Scribe

A place on the guest-list, most probably.

Every day we read or hear of more draconian cuts to public services, and how government bodies and independent think-tanks alike are struggling to find solutions to alleviate the pressure being felt across the spectrum of public services. We do, however, have a potential source of manpower that is so-far largely redundant. Now, I'm not suggesting we introduce what we mentally envisage when the subject of chain gangs comes up in conversation i.e - prison warder on horseback, rolling a toothpick between the corners of his mouth, shotgun pointed skywards. No, I'm proposing a work force that is shackled, within reason, and are tasked with work such as assisting in the menial tasks that wouldn't otherwise threaten the livelihoods of free citizens - such as cleaning-up after flooding, painting railings and general manual labour that the state saves money by allocating the task to offenders. And it's worth remembering that eventually the Police could be reduced to a number that would scale-back/effect their visible presence on our streets, so a tougher precedent would be useful to set. What are your views on introducing chain gangs into the UK penal system?

You should be phucking ashamed of yourself, my child. Most ashamed indeed!

I look forward to going to a farmers' market where there'll be no actual farmers in attendance to sell me a vastly over-priced bottle of cowpat wine.

You can, but I can't confirm the budget will cover it.

Hollywood, if they've got any sense. But I'll have to insist on Captain Scarlet being played by Dean Gaffney.

Teenagers on 50cc mopeds - South London's answer to Vuvuzelas.

Good Heavens! The first part was just speculation, but the latter half of what I've quoted you on confirms what I was gently implying. You are a traffic warden. Thanks.

Not so much a joke, but more of a statement: I don't believe in all that stuff about God being the Architect of the world. But if he was, I don't like the man. Nobody in their right mind would get bored of dinosaurs.

Eating you must be far more palatable than eating your own hat. How is it, by the way?

1?/10, Corporal Scarlet.

Why not walk-out in front of a car yourself? Now that would be a meal I'd enjoy.

Audio-visual evidence that disproves your own words. And no, neither of the hunters is me. It is you that is the child, convicted criminal, mentally ill or what you really are - an ignorant liar, Pearson, not I.

Nice spin, on something you insist on ignoring. Yes, I take enjoyment from the stalking aspect, it's a perfectly natural human reaction, and always has been. But what you're willfully evading is that my sole motive in taking large game is to supplement my diet/income. Any other emotion is merely peripheral. Yeah, like I'm going to go around (like you?) introducing myself to random strangers as 'Scribe', the pseudonym I use on the East Dulwich Forum. Something tells me you're in desperate need of a reality check, son.

My air rifle does the job just fine, Pearson. And besides, I don't want a firearm, although I am aware that a (.410?) shotgun does have more impact.

No, I haven't. But you're quite clearly displaying symptoms of pent-up stupidity. I suggest you seek help, or assisted learning.

No, I "feel" hungry when I take rabbits. I don't use a crossbow, either, as I previously stated in my OP. I use an air rifle. What would you use, a fishing rod?

That's some really inspirational cut 'n' pasting, Corporal Scarlet. Did your dog do it for you, by any chance?

Tell me, Corporal Scarlet. Did you actually receive a formal education?

1/10.

I've maintained a calm composure throughout this entire thread, Pearson. You, on the other hand, have exhibited a conspicuously befuddled state of mind.

Ah, Pearson. I was wondering where you'd got to.

Modesty prevents me from answering that question, OliviaDee. Why do you ask?

Captain Scarlet, your misguided convictions render you impervious to logic. There really is no point in making you look even more stupid than you already are.

Annette, I agree. Let's draw a line under this and move on.