I may only be in my twenties, but does anyone else (in the UK that is) feel that our government has greatly let us down?
For example, MPs using their expenses to pay for extensions on to their second property, the joke that is our economy and debt and the ridiculous fight against knife crime.
I would personally like all MPs to pay back the money they used for frivolous things like extensions, new kitchens, big screen TV's. They do not need these items, they want them. Are they not already paid enough for their jobs (that half of them don't seem to really care about anyway!)? These poor, poor MPs (who get paid more than triple my yearly wage) need to re-evaluate their position in the world and start working for the people, take a pay cut and live like the rest of Britain.
Its probably because of all the money (tax payers money I should add) spent on Government "expenses" that we are in the current economical situation. But hey, if they lower taxes for people on minimum wage, stop benefits from being so easy to get, stop paying outrageous wages to imbecile government workers and start putting the money back into where its needed (police, schools and NHS) we might get some where. Yeah as if that's going to happen with any political party!
I've got to hand it to Boris Johnson (London's new Conservative Mayor), he doesn't seem to be doing a bad job so far, he has taken a pay cut (OMG! a conservative taking a paycut) from the previous mayor, he's re-shuffled the jobs within his team and saved a shed load of cash, outlawed drinking alcohol on public transport and now fighting an important battle against violent street crime (especially knife crime).
Knife crime is a huge problem that will not be solved by any one action. It needs a huge overhaul of police procedures and powers. Nobody respects the police or other people in the younger generations, so why don't you give them something to respect, zero tolerance. All human rights and political correctness need a drastic overhaul, if the innocent victim of a crime has less rights than the criminal.
Any way, there is my first post, or rant if you will. I will be gradually adding my game and film reviews each week (well if I get the chance) ;)
I would personally like all MPs to pay back the money they used for frivolous things like extensions, new kitchens, big screen TV's. They do not need these items, they want them. Are they not already paid enough for their jobs (that half of them don't seem to really care about anyway!)? These poor, poor MPs (who get paid more than triple my yearly wage) need to re-evaluate their position in the world and start working for the people, take a pay cut and live like the rest of Britain.
Its probably because of all the money (tax payers money I should add) spent on Government "expenses" that we are in the current economical situation. But hey, if they lower taxes for people on minimum wage, stop benefits from being so easy to get, stop paying outrageous wages to imbecile government workers and start putting the money back into where its needed (police, schools and NHS) we might get some where. Yeah as if that's going to happen with any political party!
I've got to hand it to Boris Johnson (London's new Conservative Mayor), he doesn't seem to be doing a bad job so far, he has taken a pay cut (OMG! a conservative taking a paycut) from the previous mayor, he's re-shuffled the jobs within his team and saved a shed load of cash, outlawed drinking alcohol on public transport and now fighting an important battle against violent street crime (especially knife crime).
Knife crime is a huge problem that will not be solved by any one action. It needs a huge overhaul of police procedures and powers. Nobody respects the police or other people in the younger generations, so why don't you give them something to respect, zero tolerance. All human rights and political correctness need a drastic overhaul, if the innocent victim of a crime has less rights than the criminal.
Any way, there is my first post, or rant if you will. I will be gradually adding my game and film reviews each week (well if I get the chance) ;)
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I couldn't agree with you more about the state of the politicians and their policies in this country. I think most 'ordinary' people feel completely helpless, as you vote one lot out and the next are exactly the same, or God help us, worse! So what do we do? Society as a whole is becoming more violent and with less provocation, more guns and knives are being used. Zero tolerance is the only answer, coupled with re-education. The main problem seems to be that children are having children and bringing them up in less than stable conditions, so few families stay intact now, and having a series of 'uncles' can't help any child to grow up and become a responsible, productive and respectful adult. Too many children have been left to do what they want without adult guidence for too long now and we are just beginning to see the result of it all.... I remain troubled for what the future holds, now is the time to act.
could not have said it any better hnny!
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