Chekhov 488 #26041 Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Prettytom said: Stop/search might be a thing to use more, but it hasn’t really worked in the past. That is incorrect, it DID work in reducing the carrying of knives (and therefore knife crime)but was dropped, or made more difficult as it was seen as being racially applied. I can remember reading an article in which a Black parent said she wanted more stop and search even if Black people were targeted more often as she was more bothered about her child avoiding being stabbed than anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Prettytom 1,648 #26042 Posted March 26 11 minutes ago, Chekhov said: That is incorrect, it DID work in reducing the carrying of knives (and therefore knife crime)but was dropped, or made more difficult as it was seen as being racially applied. I can remember reading an article in which a Black parent said she wanted more stop and search even if Black people were targeted more often as she was more bothered about her child avoiding being stabbed than anything else. Do you have anything apart from guesswork and anecdotes to prove that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,995 #26043 Posted March 26 36 minutes ago, Prettytom said: Sometimes, I’m tempted.😁 I collect a variety of edible and lovely things. That explains a lot 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zinger549 233 #26044 Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Prettytom said: Do you have anything apart from guesswork and anecdotes to prove that? He'll no doubt have a chart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M 1,632 #26045 Posted March 26 Breaking news - 2 Ministers have resigned from Sunak's cabinet Two ministers quit in double blow to Rishi Sunak (msn.com) Rats & sinking ship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,995 #26046 Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Mister M said: Breaking news - 2 Ministers have resigned from Sunak's cabinet Two ministers quit in double blow to Rishi Sunak (msn.com) Rats & sinking ship! About time . I’ve been waiting hours for this snippet . You’re slacking . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M 1,632 #26047 Posted March 26 4 minutes ago, hackey lad said: About time . I’ve been waiting hours for this snippet . You’re slacking . You could've always informed others yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,995 #26048 Posted March 26 5 minutes ago, Mister M said: You could've always informed others yourself Don’t want to steal your thunder 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M 1,632 #26049 Posted March 26 36 minutes ago, hackey lad said: Don’t want to steal your thunder 😃 That's very considerate! Now what do you think about these Ministers stepping down at this time, sounds like they don't have much confidence in Tories winning the election? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,995 #26050 Posted March 26 3 minutes ago, Mister M said: That's very considerate! Now what do you think about these Ministers stepping down at this time, sounds like they don't have much confidence in Tories winning the election? It’s funny they should think like that 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M 1,632 #26051 Posted March 26 22 minutes ago, hackey lad said: It’s funny they should think like that 😃 Not as funny as election night, when it comes. I bet who ever makes popcorn will make a fortune....(mental note to self - get the butterkist in) Are there any Tories you'd especially like to be saved or got rid of at the next election Hacks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad 3,995 #26052 Posted March 26 16 minutes ago, Mister M said: Not as funny as election night, when it comes. I bet who ever makes popcorn will make a fortune....(mental note to self - get the butterkist in) Are there any Tories you'd especially like to be saved or got rid of at the next election Hacks? I'll have a think about it but for now . Penny 😍 for obvious reasons springs to mind , Mr Rees Mogg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...