Aneirin -> RE: What a shitt society we live in (2/21/2010 2:02:29 AM)
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The problem as I see it, is a society that is not what it was, sure violence and drink related violence is a feature of the past, but now there is something else in there too. Perhaps it is we have become a too permissive society, where everything goes and we have created laws about human rights and stuff, laws that effectively stop those with powers invested in them to keep order, yeah the police, and from a one time respecter and supporter of their role in society, experience has taught me otherwise, they are a shabby let down. But the problem of booze in this country, its almost constant news report, it and it's effects, well my take on it, is go back to what it was before, booze available in off licences attached to pubs only, and go back to the old licensing hours. As to supermarkets, do what the Swedes do, only sell what is called Folkol, that is about 2.5 to 3% on the shelves, anything stronger one has to go to the government shop and there show identification to buy booze and only between certain times. It is obvious the Brits cannot drink responsibly anymore, perhaps it is time to do something about it, I for one have severely cut my drinking, I don't drink at home anymore, not done that for a few years and pubs, well it usually when I am there to see a band or do a pub quiz, I am more sociable after a jar or two, for I struggle with initiating conversation when out due to I am told asd problems, and because of these problems, maybe I read more into situations than is and miss other more obvious things.
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