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Yes, right wing AND hypocritical!

The other thread is just as clear. And it's just as stupid an idea regardless of how many threads there are about it.

Another thread about this ridiculous and foolish idea?

OP - you're right about the jokes - they're bad!

I expect they'll move the access point according to what work they're doing, and resiting the oyster touch-in pads is probably impractical. The bridge doesn't feel particularly solid though - I was late in this morning so it wasn't that busy so slightly dreading being on it when it's crowded! Still not as stupid as the new position of the pedestrian crossing outside the station though.

cmck83 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > They need to pay back the cost of what they have > done in some way though. Sending them to prison > will cost even more money, and we all know there > aren't enough spaces. In another thread I talked > about something like what the Criminal Assets > Bureau do in Ireland. They seize personal > possessions and auction them to take back what is > owed to society ( in money terms). Too harsh or > fitting concidering the looting? If a kid gets his > BB and X box seized and sold it could teach them a > lesson in empathy perhaps? Or not? What do you > think? I think that's not a bad idea at all. I see no reason why these people should live in any form of luxury, particularly that gained through theft and criminal damage. Confiscation of assets is one thing but removal of basic benefits is another and would be utterly self-defeating. If unemployed then these benefits really should be dependent upon them carrying out a considerable amount of supervised community service.

Completely agree with those who think removing what little income some of these people have is a terrible idea. You'd have to be mad to think that's a solution to these problems. Frankly this "get 100,000 names and Parliament must debate it idea" is ludicrous. Take any strange/offensive/useless belief and it's quite simple to round up 100,000 internet users who are too lazy to write a letter or go to any effort to campaign for change. More than 100,000 would sign something online to deport immigrants/remove gay rights/reintroduce capital punishment/etc. I'm all for identifying the perpetrators so that the authorities can deal with them though.

Ps - looking forward to a thread about the focaccia drought in E.D.

I haven't laughed so hard at what I've read on here for a while, seeing this thread return to the top today of all days! This is just genius! It is a joke right Selma?!

I feel sorry for the majority of kids, black or white, who are not involved with this nonsense. All written off so readily because of the way they look and dress, very sad. Anyroad, the atmosphere out there now seems civilised and friendly. Pubs still convivial. I don't think it would take long for most of the customers to chase off trouble.

Just back from LL and heartening to see it was peaceful. Pubs looked busy and nothing sinister going on. Saw people coming out of station so trains still look like they're running.

80-90% of cyclists are idiots who let the rest down.

It's a daft and typically British thing to do. It probably cost a fortune too.

Can't beat it on chips.

The entire forum will now rush to look at your previous posts to see what you're trying to hide ;-)

acm Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I hear Elton John will be at her funeral playing > "Candle under the spoon". > > Too soon? It's always too soon for such a crap joke.

DJKillaQueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think comparisons are pointless too. Both are > equally tragic, and both are different. Just > coincidence that both occurred on the same day - > which is why we are discusssing comparison. > Personally I am shocked and saddened by one > (Norway) and saddened but not suprised by the > other (Amy). But my depth of sadness is equal for > both. I think that is just being human. Well put DJKQ. There are some daft posts around here today.

Chick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sad news about Amy Winehouse but surely her death > pales into insignificance compared to Norway, yet > LBC has been all about Ms Winehouse. Her early > but self inflicted demise doesn?t compare and once > again mass hysteria, outpourings of grief from > people who never met her; it?s like Diana all over > but on a smaller scale. The two subjects are entirely unrelated so this comparison isn't helpful.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Zeban, who has disrespected her death? I can't see > anyone who hasn't said it's tragic. Your comments on this thread have been pretty tasteless.

We don't have any problems with Virgin, they're great. Also means less money for Murdoch!

Good news for all I think. As with E.D. station, there are terrible problems with the flow of people at busy times.

No.

Cats are cool. Wild birds are tasty.

iPhone good for apps and maps, rubbish for phone, text and email. Blackberry great for phone, text and email, rubbish for apps and web. Android average for everything.

I think you're preaching to the converted posting this in this particular forum!