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Old Aug 10th 2011, 12:55 am
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Originally Posted by paulward50
I fear it's only a matter of time until it sparks somewhere this side of the pond. All those arrested should be shipped out to Afghanistan and see if they want to run riots through the streets there. Cowards.

What makes you think that?
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 3:03 am
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I was thinking the same thing, I know what would happen here if somebody tried that.

They seem to be worried about their beneys being taken so not comparable.
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 5:12 am
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Their beneys? What are those?

Benefits?
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 6:37 am
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Originally Posted by sir_eccles
Waiting for the new threads here in a few months time...

"I woz involved in a little bit of looting and stuff recently bit silly really but do I hav to redo my ESTA like?"
You may be right on that score!
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 7:54 am
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Originally Posted by randomgirl
Yep, as far as I'm concerned the police should be using all force necessary.
I think it's that last word that the British police force have never seemed to be able to get the hang of...
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 10:06 am
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Originally Posted by tonrob
I think it's that last word that the British police force have never seemed to be able to get the hang of...
thats the problem with this situation.
the police used force and shot a guy they get lambasted and riots start.
now people want them to use force what the hell can they do.
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Originally Posted by paulward50
I fear it's only a matter of time until it sparks somewhere this side of the pond. All those arrested should be shipped out to Afghanistan and see if they want to run riots through the streets there. Cowards.
An easier solution: make them and their families ineligible for any benefits, for life. That'll give them something else to do.
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 1:38 pm
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Does anyone know the legality of carrying pepper gel in the UK?
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Does anyone know the legality of carrying pepper gel in the UK?
yes it goes well on fish and chips
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 1:41 pm
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yes it goes well on fish and chips
Well that settles it, I'll carry a large bottle of tabasco sauce
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Does anyone know the legality of carrying pepper gel in the UK?
Pretty certain that ALL types of incapacitant sprays & substances are classed as offensive weapons in the UK. Quite rightly too, I may add.
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Marocco
An easier solution: make them and their families ineligible for any benefits, for life. That'll give them something else to do.
How is that going to help? Aren't they just going to steal more?
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Originally Posted by Marocco
An easier solution: make them and their families ineligible for any benefits, for life. That'll give them something else to do.
Where is the precedent for punishing someone's family for what they do? The Bible?
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Old Aug 10th 2011, 4:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Marocco
An easier solution: make them and their families ineligible for any benefits, for life. That'll give them something else to do.
Yeah, more crime...a lot of folks are on benefits because there isn't anything else going...

The rioters are arseholes, but that's not to say that the root causes are all of their making.
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
What makes you think that?
It's happened here before and it will happen again. Different impetus but something will kick it off and the mob will go bananas for a few days. There's nothing new under the sun.
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