Seems to me, our good police are between a rock and a hard place.

What with the publicity about those who allegedly don't measure up (ie some on the Gold Coast) and then this type of ham stringing by the top cop.

Where in Australia has the term 'respect' disappeared to.

Unless, we bring back discipline in schools, and stop the rot regarding parents and the State negating 'the parents rights', we can expect more of the despicable and disgraceful behaviour that is reported in Pyke's article. What is this country sinking into.

The message to those who might consider 'having a go at breaking the law', this limiting of police response, provides the perfect 'come on 'ave a go'.

I certainly agree kitten. Yeah where is the respect? And also where is respect from children also?some children you can find that are so rude to a grown up which is disgusting. Where is the world coming to? I think that children should be taught discipline by their parents instead, of their parents having them as spottily little brats! You know what I think kitten I think that respect has died I am sorry to say. Which is sad. .