Tanzania could have saved billions of shillings from radar, EPA, Richmond and mining and other illicit deals had  the death penalty been in statute books for convicts of economic sabotage.

Since looting from our coffers is a priority of many politicians, the death penalty is fit for such greedy individuals.
Tougher penalties such as freezing their bank accounts, confiscating their houses and all ill-gotten wealth should also be imposed and applied impartially to the maximum.

Look at how few corrupt people are causing misery to the whole nation! We are indeed suffering and frustrated.
It is a pity that many Tanzanian politicians keep on undermining our faith in the judicial system. The situation must change and the saying that “crime doesn’t pay” should appear relevant.

Look how the ministry of Minerals and Energy tried to bribe its way to have its 2011/12 budget endorsed!
Look at the ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources that has been responsible for the airlifting of live game such as giraffes to Arab countries! Look at our National Assembly whose allowances to MPs seem to be uncontrollable!
 Look at the Bank of Tanzania's inflated construction costs! Corruption is ingrained in society.

 So, how can we fight this monster without killing offenders to silence them forever and deter others who are dreaming of looting public funds?

We are one of the poorest countries on earth although we have abundant natural resources. You can’t unlock such potential in a country that is full of thieves. The death penalty should serve as a warning to all greedy officials. If we do so, it’s when we will have a crop of clean politicians and public servants to develop the country.

A clause on hanging or shooting economic saboteurs till they die should be in the new Constitution.

Frustrated Citizen,
Dar es Salaam.

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