We, the people of New Zealand, are totally sick of the amount of crime in our country.
I raise this because international information showing New Zealand is rated near the worst country in the world for reported crimes per head of population.
For instance, in 1960 there were 1003 assaults reported, but in 2013 that figure was 10 times that amount - at 10,220.
Daily, we hear of assaults on our elderly parents and grandparents, in their own homes.
John Key and the National Party, you have the responsibility to keep us safe and you have failed to do this. Stop the liberal lunacy regarding being soft on criminals.
Get more Police and stronger sentencing in place. Scare the criminals and lock those away who assault, rape and kill. We are not going to vote for you unless you act forcefully to protect New Zealand.
K Evans, Tauranga City.