Anarchists Be Forewarned

World Bank and IMF meetings often attract crowds of protestors and anarchists who get their jollies by rioting and creating mayhem in the city streets. They may want to pass on the next meeting (from Special Report):

Anti-globalization protesters who've made violence a tradition at the annual World Bank and IMF meetings may want to think twice about making trouble this year. Host country Singapore is famous for its harsh treatment of criminals, including physical beatings. The country bans public demonstrations or protests and Singapore's minister for home affairs says the country is prepared to cane or imprison anyone committing violent crimes — including vandalism and arson — at the meetings in September.

Perhaps if the anarchists had been caned once or twice when younger, they wouldn't be causing all the trouble now.