The Metropolitan Police is trying to find an 18-year-old who allegedly invaded a family’s home at random in East London.
Bacari Ogarro, also known by the pseudonym “Mizzy”, recorded his “hilarious” antics for social media clout, where he has thousands of followers on YouTube and Instagram. His so-called “pranks” include, but are not limited to:
- approaching passers-by and asking them if they “wanna dye?” (while holding a packet of hair dye – get it?);
- approaching an old-age pensioner and pretending to run off with her pet dog;
- entering a library, picking up a book and ripping pages out of it, while asking a staff member why, if he’s allowed to take a book out from the library, can he not also rip pages out of it;
- jumping into a man’s car, claiming he thinks the man is an Uber driver;
- entering a random house with his friends, horrifying the unsuspecting family inside.
It must be said that all the victims in these videos look either terrified or furious and are never let in on the “joke”.
So, quite the comical genius we have here. Unfortunately for Ogarro, his funniest achievement was being dumb enough to incriminate himself by recording a home invasion prank in Hackney, as well as numerous other clips of harassing members of the public.
On a more serious note, the way these young men brazenly performed their stunts with no fear of pushback or consequence is an inevitable side effect of an overly soft society. For far too long now, the moral compass of our legal system has been skewed, with heinous crimes receiving ridiculously light sentences (if any at all) while other individuals receive hefty prison terms for merely exercising free speech. All too often, we also see police and courts turn a blind eye when the perpetrator is from a minority group for fear of being labelled racist or some other “phobe”.
If this young man – “child” might be more appropriate – and his accomplices are eventually apprehended, can we expect an appropriate punishment to deter them and others from repeating similar acts? Or will it be insignificant compared to the dopamine hit brought about by thousands of views and “likes” on social media?
Speaking of which, this story is also a sobering reminder of the dangers of social media, especially for young people. In a video posted by Ogarro, he openly admitted that he was pulling these pranks because of the attention it was getting him on these sites. Sadly, it seems many young people are willing to go to extreme lengths to increase their virtual profiles, when that time and effort would be better spent working hard and investing in themselves in the real world.
Homeland Party’s core values essentially revolve around the family unit. Too many youngsters don’t receive the right direction from their parents, many of whom are happy to let their children run amok or spend all day sitting in front of a TV or computer screen. We want to create a society where children receive their guidance, direction and self-esteem from within the family and their community.
We also believe the education system should focus on teaching worthwhile knowledge and useful skills, ensuring our children are well-equipped to enter the workforce and make a living. There should also be sufficient employment opportunities for them, thus ensuring their time won’t be taken up with vacuous pursuits on the streets.
Lastly, we would ensure the criminal justice system serves its purpose and deters criminals, simply by making sure the punishment fits the crime.
