Kitty, thy name is shame

(I’m so totally cut out for law enforcement reform. Clearly I’ve got the right kind of ideas, and I’ve got the motivation…)

In today’s NYT, Seth Mydan’s “To Punish Thai Police, a Hello Kitty Armband“:

Says Pongpat Chayaphan, of the Thai police:

“This new twist is expected to make them feel guilt and shame and prevent them from repeating the offense, no matter how minor,” he said. “Kitty is a cute icon for young girls. It’s not something macho police officers want covering their biceps.”

Indeed!

Apparently they had previously tried plaid, but it didn’t have a high enough shame quotient.

The article then goes on to note that:

Pink armbands for misdemeanors are a start. Stronger measures could be next for corruption and extrajudicial killings.

Corruption and extrajudicial killings?! Someone better call Chococat.