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http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/264517/The-millionaire-s-daughter-and-the-riots%20?%3E
http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/264517/The-millionaire-s-daughter-and-the-riots%20?%3E
Lutz said:Such populistic drivel with no other aim than to cash in on the sentiment of an already enraged reader is just typical of what one has become to expect from the Daily Express. The article serves no constructive purpose at all. It's not worth the paper it was printed on.
Lutz said:Fact is, one has got to isolate the cause of the riots from the free riders like the millionaire's daughter who probably just seized the opportunity that the riot provided to satisfy their avaricious ego.
Surfer said:Harsh conditions in a jail do have an effect on a person re-offending. Even if it only has an effect on 60 out of 100, that is still 60 least criminals on the streets! Did they ever have caning here as a punishment, i.e. 6 of the best with a doctor standing by? Perhaps that and the stocks need to be brought back. IMHO the moment you commit and offence that violates a person's human rights, you should lose yours therefore a caning or stocks would be perfectly acceptable!
Did I ever say "don't punish"? I did not. However, when you say "A smack across leg, hand ear, didn't make me fear my parents, teachers or the police but it did teach me to respect them", that certainly didn't nothing the like for me other than it made me despise them and I was glad to leave home and get away. I make no apology for that. The same goes for my wife who landed in psychiatric treatment on account of her childhood experiences. We both swore that our children would learn discipline without such measures and I am proud to say that they have become an example to their generation. We were always able to take them anywhere, even when they were very young, without making a nuisance of themselves.Lord Braykewynde said:To isolate the cause is easier said than done Lutz and we need to go back some years and instill discipline into kids like we used to. It is no good telling a toddler that he is a naughty boy. That's not punishment. When they are five it's no good telling them to go to their room if they are naughty. That's not punishment. When they reach ten it's no good stopping them watching television for a couple of hours. That's not punishment. When they reach puberty it's no good taking their Wii off them for a couple of hours. That's not punishment. Even stopping their pocket money holds no fear for them. Once they reach their early teens you have a ticking time bomb which if not handled properly, the way they perceive life, kicks off.
Lack of discipline is obviously the answer, except to the bleeding hearts, and once a mild fear which leads to respect is instilled into todays kids we will forever be paying the price.
Give the police, parents, teachers the power they once had before the wet, liberal, hand wringing, political correctness of today and once more it will be safe to walk the streets. A smack on the back of the leg by a parent, a slap on the hand by ruler from a teacher or a clip around the ear from a copper might tingle for a few seconds but far worse is the embarrassment felt in front of others. From experience it certainly instills respect and discipline. I never ever answered my parents back nor a copper or teacher and I know for fact, without any wet telling me otherwise, that I'm a better person for it and so were the rest of my age group. A smack across leg, hand ear, didn't make me fear my parents, teachers or the police but it did teach me to respect them.
When a child can report their parent for slapping them on the leg, which is what happens, shows what a sick society we've become. When a copper is in fear of doing his job properly because he can be reported for assault if he lays a finger on a person without concrete proof that they have done wrong shows what a sick society we've become. When teachers are assaulted every day and are only allowed to use actions to protect themselves, like running away, shows what a sick society we've become. The parents, teachers and police of today think themselves lucky if they only have to suffer verbal violence rather than physical.
The millionaires daughter sums it up admirably Lutz, lack of discipline, and this isn't because daddy is rich and she's been spoilt, it's because kids aren't stupid and they know that there's nothing to fear because there's no punishment.
I know you wont agree with me Lutz but I'm sure I speak for the majority of people in this country.
Lutz said:Did I ever say "don't punish"? I did not. However, when you say "A smack across leg, hand ear, didn't make me fear my parents, teachers or the police but it did teach me to respect them", that certainly didn't nothing the like for me other than it made me despise them and I was glad to leave home and get away. I make no apology for that. The same goes for my wife who landed in psychiatric treatment on account of her childhood experiences. We both swore that our children would learn discipline without such measures and I am proud to say that they have become an example to their generation. We were always able to take them anywhere, even when they were very young, without making a nuisance of themselves.
The punishment that you mean is not punishment, but an expression of frustration at not being able to handle a problem in a civilised manner. It's so easy to slap "across the leg or clip an ear". It's like returning to the Middle Ages or beyond.
If the UK were to leave the EU it would still be bound by the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights as it would remain a member of the Council of Europe. The only European country which is currently outside the Council is Belarus and I am sure that the UK would not want to get lumped in on the same level as a dictatorial police state like that.Lord Braykewynde said:As a member of the EU we are bound by the judgements of the European Court of Human Rights or if you want to play on words the European Convention on Human Rights.
Lutz said:If the UK were to leave the EU it would still be bound by the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights as it would remain a member of the Council of Europe.
This now reminds me of FIFA. . Run by a modern day dictator J. Sep. Blatter and all his rich cronies who have absolutely no regard whatsoever for English football.Lutz said:If the UK were to leave the EU it would still be bound by the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights as it would remain a member of the Council of Europe. The only European country which is currently outside the Council is Belarus and I am sure that the UK would not want to get lumped in on the same level as a dictatorial police state like that.Lord Braykewynde said:As a member of the EU we are bound by the judgements of the European Court of Human Rights or if you want to play on words the European Convention on Human Rights.
Nothing wrong with that as you are always a suspect until proven guilty. Do you honestly believe that the police would waste their time knocking on people's doors if they did not have a positive lead. How many of those suspects were not arrested? I am with the police on this one because if you have done nothing wrong, then they will not be bothering you and you have nothing to fear. Actually quite nice to live in a police state in one way and have nothing to fear as crime is always low and order prevails!John_374564913 said:Just now looking at North West tonight they show police knocking down front doors of (suspected looters) yest that is correct SUSPECTED LOOTERS. Where are we going as a society towards a police state. I read on this forum people saying we should abandon the Human rights act Does that mean we will no longer have a go at China for the disrespect of Human Rights.
I dont profess to have all the answers or even some But what I do know is the following: