[QLD, Australia] Dad released on bail for Tourture of child

[zipzy]

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...leased-on-bail

He was shocked to discover such discipline is illegal in Australia, his then duty lawyer told the court last month.

Seriously? That's pretty pathetic, I know different cultures have different standards (though I don't approve of anything like this) but you should at least understand the laws of the country you're calling your home. Agreed the bastard should stay in jail

[MiLLeR]

That's torture? Rofl no wonder this world is full of pussies.

[Kalyyn]

Seems silly to me. An electrical cable isn't all that different from being hit with a belt (and I went through that my fair share). And as someone else said, being forced to eat hot chili just means that you're from Southeast Asia and your parents are feeding you.