Comments for A World Campaign to Get Rid of the Big Skull, Brazil's Military Van at http://www.brazzilmag.com , comment 0 to 5 out of 5 comments http://www.brazzilmag.com Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:02:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/5770/1/#pc_2626 error, this habit of blame only hinders progress, instead of tackling what needs to be done. - Guest Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:23:29 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/5770/1/#pc_2627 To the above post, completely correct and spot on. Brazil must stop diverting its problems elsewhere and confronts its own problems as this approach is damaging to the social development of this country. A human life is life no matter the colour or nationality of the person. Brazil does have this habit of blame which only seems to hinder progress or what needs to be done. - Guest Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:15:15 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/5770/1/#pc_2632 Gee, one Brazilian dies in London and you never hear the end of it. But as thousand are murdered every year in our own country at the hands of the police and criminals alike, few Brazilians seem the least bit concerned. I beleive it is the the attitude and ignorance of fellow citizens like \'But Obviously\' that this country still has a long uphill way to go before our social problems see any sign of betterment. In general, Brazilians are very defensive as soon as you point to anything negative about Brazil, particularly the overwhelming violence and social probelms. Typically you will hear the arguement that it happens in Paris, NY, and London, as if that makes it acceptable in BR. Brazil must stop diverting our problems, welcome help and ideas from wherever they come from, and confront our probelms openly and honestly, without shame. The only shame is in placing the blame on others. a - Guest Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:59:18 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/5770/1/#pc_2606 This use of the \'Big Skull\' military van which is used to intimidate residents in these fervelas is intimidating and at the very least disrespectful. Not all people living in these fervelas are criminals, and this indiscriminate shooting of innocent citizens does nothing to help solve these crimes or improve race relations. Does Brazil not have \'Community Police Officers \' who integratewith the public which would be a better way of getting to know the people in the fervelas? Respect is something which is earned not forced. Show respect, respect will be giving back in return. Back to the \'Big Skull and its use of patrol. It reminds one of something one would see in a Terminator Movie. Is this where they got this idea from? I can\'t see how this menacing appearance could ever assist to restore faith or build trust in any community at all and only instills a feeling of fear and uncertainty. - Guest Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:13:34 +0100 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/5770/1/#pc_2616 ...this innocent will not have the same treatment and care...as Jean Charles Menezes. Because what happened to Carlos is in fact the daily life....in Brazil ! You love justice....as long as it is not applied in your own country !!!! SHAME ON YOU !!!!!! - Guest Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:17:21 +0100