Things that annoy you ?

[eFestivals]

what's said in that 2nd quote has been often reported in Private Eye over the years since Tomlinson's death.

But getting away with it? It's what they do.

[Ed209]

If Tomlinson had been black, could we have been seeing riots right now?

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Who's to say there won't be? There was several days gap between the killing and the riots.

[Guest musiclove123]

But most people don't want to talk about any ailments, surely. They just want to get on with their lives and face the strains that they have to face. I suffer from depression but have no desire to thrust my views on the subject onto others other than those charged with dealing with the issue. Actually I don't even do that. I tend to take to the bed for a very long time.

Edited July 19, 2012 by musiclove123

[kaosmark2]

I suppose everyone is different. I personally get comforted from talking but them again I am a woman

[rachbon]

People who think that we should have the death penalty in the UK, and that criminals shouldn't be enitlted to any human rights.

If you're a human, then you're entitled to human rights.

[Purple Monkey]

People who think that we should have the death penalty in the UK, and that criminals shouldn't be enitlted to any human rights.

If you're a human, then you're entitled to human rights.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Purple Monkey

[eFestivals]

I quite like the people who want the death penalty, but who are against prisoners being able to die of their own choice. Their stupidity at their own righteousness makes me laugh. A lot.

They should be brave enough to state what they really want, because true justice is consistent. And what they really want is to torture prisoners by doing the thing most against that prisoner's wishes.

[kaosmark2]

Never understood the death penalty. It solves absolutely nothing.

[AcademicPistol]

Some people that are pro-death penalty and torture often bring Dubai being "really safe" due to their strict capital punishment etc but it's more due to social differences etc as to why the UK has a high crime rate and poor justice system which definately needs changing i believe and i think scandinavian/nordic countries have things in order and they are death penalty free (as far as i know, don't quote me on that last bit).

[Purple Monkey]

It's systematic and cultural. We are told that violence solves everything, implicitly and explicitly, while our rational minds are stunted from birth and left malnourished by a culture and educational system that fills our brains with useless shite. Monkey see, monkey do.

People who want the death penalty are psychopaths, they need to take a good hard look in the mirror.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Purple Monkey

[AcademicPistol]

People who want the death penalty are psychopaths, they need to take a good hard look in the mirror.

[kaosmark2]

Royal Mail redelivery system.

Packet got returned to the depot - which is a £5 return bus ride away on top of a 20 minute walk away at the other end.

I can spare half a day waiting in for redelivery, but they don't even let you choose morning/afternoon.

In the end, because it's cheaper than paying public transport and I can't spend a whole day waiting, I've got it redelivered to my local post office, for a fee of £1.50. Why does it cost money to send it to my local post office but not to my address? Infuriating.

[jump]

Just walked past a bar and they are taking Xmas & New Year bookings. FUCK OFF!

[Ed209]

the death penalty is retarded. Its the judicial and legal system's job to rise above the crime and set the example, not lower itself to that level.

"Killing is wrong, so we're going to kill you." Makes zero sense.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

In all seriousness I am surpised that the death penalty has not been discussed purely based on financial costs. Bring it in and make it retrospective for those on a whole life tariff and the government could make a killing.

[kaosmark2]

The only way the death penalty should be considered is if it is a voluntary alternative to a life sentence for criminals who've pleaded guilty.

[Ed209]

The only way the death penalty should be considered is if it is a voluntary alternative to a life sentence for criminals who've pleaded guilty.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Ed209

[kaosmark2]

yeah, that could work. Still don't like it though. Seems like a cop out for some people.

Enforced death penalty saving money is a myth though. Once you go through all the appeal processes, the US spends more money putting someone to death than it would cost to keep them in prison for the rest of their lives.

[worm]

We are told that violence solves everything, implicitly and explicitly

Edited July 20, 2012 by worm

[AcademicPistol]

Eh, I don't think it's a choice that should be taken away from the person whose life it is. By committing atrocious acts they've lost their right to freedom - supposedly so they can't abuse their freedom to commit more, but that doesn't mean they've lost their right to decide whether to live or die.

Doesn't surprise me. Although IMO the financial side of it should be the lowest consideration.

Edited July 21, 2012 by AcademicPistol

[kaosmark2]

Then in theory they should legalise euthanasia for people that are terminally ill and have no quality of life as well? which I am in favour of. Given the circumstances of course.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Then in theory they should legalise euthanasia for people that are terminally ill and have no quality of life as well? which I am in favour of. Given the circumstances of course.

[AcademicPistol]

Why just the terminally ill? Who dictates having no "quality of life?"

Edited July 21, 2012 by AcademicPistol

[kaosmark2]

The thing of terminally ill is that other people can theoretically take it into their own hands.