RENO, Nevada (AP)-- The mayor of Las Vegas has suggested that people who deface freeways with graffiti should have their thumbs cut off on television.

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Goodman said the city has a beautiful highway landscaping project and "these punks come along and deface it."

"I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb," the mayor said. "That may be the right thing to do."

Goodman also suggested whippings should be brought back for children who get into trouble.

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