Crime

Erin Donovan had just emerged from the post office when she saw two men streaking across the parking lot. "They stole my purse!" a woman screamed. The other people in the shopping plaza seemed unaware. Donovan figured she'd make enough noise to get everyone's attention. Hopefully somebody would stop the thieves. She sprinted after them, yelling. Donovan, an attorney, was no athlete. Nor was she dressed for a chase. That day she was ready for court in a tangerine-colored suit and three-inch heels. Still, she had to keep the men in sight until help arrived. She kept running. Two other women, Nona Manning and Virginia Wood, joined in.
Outside Starbucks, a security guard grabbed one of the purse snatchers. Donovan lowered her shoulders and rushed, nailing the other guy with a cross-body block right below his rib cage. Moments later, police arrested both men. And the victim, Elaine Stoeppelwerth, got her bag back.
Crime - illegal activity that involves breaking the law.
Crime scene - lace where the crime happened.
Criminal - somebody acting illegally:somebody who has committed a crime.
Law - the control or authority resulting from the observance and enforcement of a community's system of rules.
Unlawful - illegal:not permitted by the law
Police - the enforcers of law for the prevention of crime in a community.
Apprehensive - fearful:worried that something bad will happen.
Juvenile crimes - crime done by young people.Death penalty - to be sentenced to death.
Do you think your country is a safe place to live? Why or why not?
Are some parts of this city considered more dangerous than others? Which parts?
Are there any places you are afraid to visit because of the high crime rate? If so, where?
Are you apprehensive about walking outside after dark?
Do you always lock your house? How about your car?
Are there problems with drugs where you live?
Do you think there are any legal drugs that should be illegal?
Do you think there is a link between drugs and crime?
Have you ever been the victim of a crime? How about others in your family?
Have you ever seen a crime?
Have you ever witnessed a crime? What are some things people can do to protect themselves from crime?
Is it ever O.K. to break the law? If so, when?
If a person steals a loaf of bread because he needs to feed his starving family, should he be punished?
What kinds of crime are most common in your country? What are the penalties for these crimes?
Is prison an effective punishment? (Why? or Why not?)
Do you think policeman should be allowed to carry guns?
Do you think that punishment for violent crimes should be the same for juveniles and adults? Why/why not?
Do you think that the death penalty would prevent crime in your country? Why (not)?
Do you think that police dramas can teach people how serious certain actions can be?
Do you think there will be more or less crime in the future?