riots in South London

[Bo-Gilly]

So we can't afford to give them any apprenticeships/skills training Dombo, but we can afford to house them, clothe them, feed them, and arm them, for a couple of years ?

[MJ_1993]

Bo my point was that obviously my sister is not responsible for any terrorist activities, and so called repression of minorities as Snoop put it does not excuse you from behaving stupidly.

Marco's blackberry point is where its at.

Are we too worried or scared even to admit that society has unknowingly fostered a part of itself with weak morals and liable to callous behaviour?

[quote="Bo-Gilly"][quote]Lets try again

[Paul H]

[quote]In Croydon , the ‘Jobcentre Plus’ in Dingwall Road is extremely busy, with over 500 people seeking job opportunities every day. A Jobcentre manager, who also wished to remain anonymous, said: “There are many problems here, particularly for young people. But it’s also a question of mindset: the youngsters are often less flexible than older clients. Many are simply not interested in taking some of the jobs available.”

[Paul H]

[quote="marco"]I havent deleted anything. go back a page and see if its there, then let us know if you made a mistake and unfairly accused me of censoring you.

Keep it away from Its the tories fault/its the labours fault/its the right wing fault/ its the left wing fault
and everything stays up

[Paul H]

Guess which HM Government e-petition has the largest number of signatures

[url]http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions?order=desc&sort=count&state=open[/url]

[Roy Green]

Oh deary me. I wonder what the adults around me thought of my chances of even surviving in a world when at three, I began the six years of WW2. Grew up, through my schooldays in Moss Side, Manchester - heard of its reputation? Then moved to the stability of the East End; the Krays lived just down the road.
Point of this? There is NO validity whatever in using your background as an excuse for what is pure, mindless criminality (well, maybe I'll now admit to scrumping the odd apple as a kid ...)
I know Andrew's friend that he describes so vividly as forcefully refusing to use an underprivileged background as any excuse. He is doing well for himself now, and I have the greatest admiration for him.
Anyway, to a short-term solution to avoiding the gormless criminality of recent days. Just come out on Marco's famed Wednesday ride tomorrow (nearly today). I guarantee complete serenity and safety in the regions of North Downs, Tatsfield, Pilgrims Way, and Downe. Top cakes at the cafe there, too.

[Tony]

Just heard on the news that some cities have public patrols this evening especially around areas where there is a strong community spirit (e.g. religious buildings, etc). I'd had the same idea myself - mobilise en masse, avoid the temptation to steal a new telly and stop troublemakers till the police arrive. Positive action....

Anyone know of anything going on in Croydon?

[Rob Q]

[quote="marco"]I don't think teaching 'them' how to shoot straight and learn unarmed combat will really help.

[Snoop Doug]

...a very eloquent and angry lady on telly last night referred to these people as feral rats. She went on to ask why are parents allowing their kids to roam the streets and cause mayhem. Before community responsibility comes parental responsibility.

[Dombo]

[quote="marco"]I don't think teaching 'them' how to shoot straight and learn unarmed combat will really help.

[Dombo]

[quote="Bo-Gilly"]So we can't afford to give them any apprenticeships/skills training Dombo, but we can afford to house them, clothe them, feed them, and arm them, for a couple of years ?

[Dombo]

[quote="Mo Jaffer"]
And education isn't even that hard, regardless of how bad a school is, GCSEs are easier enough to pass and A-Levels too, can't blame it on bullying and disruption, that's part of every school in the country.

[Dombo]

[quote="marco"]I got racially profiled...

[Roy Green]

100% agree with Rob Q's observations about National Service. I'd add that most of my 2 years was good fun too. Also that I did learn to shoot straight, to the degree that I earned a Marksman badge. Could come in useful, with a bit of brushing up, if things continue there downward trend ...