Not a fan of limiting horsepower, or any other modifications that are still safe for on-road use.
Crushing? I think there are places in the US that are already doing it. Seems like a good idea, talk about a deterrent! I think the offenders should be made to watch, prop their eyelids open and start squashing!! Wouldn't hurt my feelings in the slightest to see some of these ridiculous little ricers with the irritating exhaust get flattened. In fact, I think you could sell tickets to the event
Interesting site that outlines some of the CA responses to illegal street racing
http://www.teamsheriffracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=117
Just had to add this for my friends over on the gun thread, THIS could be a legitimate use for some of those military surplus weapons. Blowing these things up, or riddling them with a couple thousand rounds. I see a weekly TV series here, be more popular than Baywatch