"You will feel the full force of the law and if you are old enough to commit these crimes you are old enough to face the punishments. And to these people I would say this: you are not only wrecking the lives of others, you are potentially wrecking your own life too"

This quote by David Cameron is an alerting to those who commit crimes. He is stressing that the law will be implemented and that those who are old enough to dedicate criminal activities are old adequate to face the punishments. He is likewise cautioning that those who dedicate criminal offenses are not only destroying the lives of others, but they are also potentially destroying their own lives. This quote is a pointer that criminal activity has severe effects which it is necessary to think prior to acting. It is a tip that criminal activity can have a long lasting influence on one's life and the lives of those around them. It is a suggestion that it is important to make sensible decisions and to consider the consequences before participating in criminal activity.