I think that the screening of the car crushing penalty was really stark evidence of the serious view taken by the law of the dangerous behaviour of the 'boy racers”. The public is entitled to expect a degree of safety and freedom from harassment on our streets, but the behaviour of these out of control loons renders some streets too hazardous to venture on to, and seriously bad behaviour needs to carry serious consequences. They need to use some of that superfluous energy in finding a solution, and some vacant land where they can be creative and develop it for their purpose . Meantime, all credit to those who are doing something to protect us from this dangerous practice. The perpetrators chose to ignore the many warnings..
However, the spectacle of smug Anne Tolley stepping up onto the wrecked car in her high heels was an unnecessary extra, and could easily serve as a challenge when that's the last thing we'd want to encourage in this fraught situation. Simply to witness the relentless destruction of the vehicle was really sobering, and I doubt if anyone felt it was funny.

D. Holm. Tauranga.