On vandalism; the writing on the walls... -- I've always applauded Singapore for their treatment of vandalism. Not a slap-on-the-wrist fine or a few hours of community service. The convicted vandal has his or her bare backside vandalized by a policeman trained in martial arts who weilds a rattan cane soaked in water to ensure it is supple enough to leave marks for life, but not injury. The perp who gets caned cannot s*** without pain for a month and has a lifetime of scars to contemplate the consequences of valndalism.