Mahon: Get tough on crime? Who and where are the criminals?

Mahon: Get tough on crime? Who and where are the criminals?

Politicians of many colours and levels frequently like to toss an old favourite into the election promise mix. They promise to get tough on crime. It moves the voter needle a wee bit with little effort and no need to actually follow up, because getting tough on crime is as vague as saying you stand for family values.