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kristymac1

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  1. My considered opinion is that what should have happened to him is in fact what did happen to him - his actions were exposed, he was investigated and the authorities dealt with it - I have no interest in entering into a debate at this point about whether the punishments in place for paedophiles are right/sufficient etc. My post was directed at your considered opinion that he was of no threat to children. What if a million people pay to access child porn just once, just to see what's out there? Where are all those images, that individuals want to pay for just once, going to come from? I'll tell you, from children who continue to be abused because there is a market for it, and that market is contributed to by all those individuals who just once, want to see what's there. To say that anyone who purchases vile abusive images of children (however infrequently) is no threat to children, is shameful.
  2. SMG said: I susppose you could talk about The Pete Townsend case as an example but from everything I've read on the matter I don't see him as a threat to children and think that was handled ok What total junk - the guy admitted to paying to access child porn - how can this not increase the risk to children? In order for someone to pay for a 'service', someone has to provide that 'service'. I'm sorry this is a little off-thread but I really couldn't let that comment go without response. Shameful. As for my feelings on the Child P case, those untlimately responsible for the childs death are the mother, father and father's friend. They are not poor disadvantaged individuals they are sick and evil.
  3. There is very little difference between the heights of the fences. Sue, I'd be genuinely interested to hear what your solution would be. Edited for spelling and probably still not got it right
  4. why don't they erect a 20 ft high fence right down the middle, in the same style as the outside of course. They could place shooters on either side should any of those pesky dogs (or kids) try to clear the fence into forbidden territory. All that is required is cooperation from all concerned. Nothing will work 100% because there will always be a small minority who refuse to play by the rules, either that or the Green will have to be a dog or family free zone. I honestly believe that the current situation fits the needs of the majority of responsible users better than any of the other suggestions. For those who are irresponsible (both with dogs and children) then its likely they'll continue to be so what-ever the final solution. As for dogs being able to clear the inner fence - the owners of these dogs seem to be perfectly able to keep their dogs from clearing the outer fence into oncoming traffic - why does the inner fence pose such a problem for dogs jumping over?
  5. Ok, fine, you win, you hate it more than I like it. Now back to the important issue regarding the fence and the purpose it serves.
  6. And therein proves my point, for every person that hates it, there'll be someone who likes it and 8 more people who aren't fussed either way.
  7. I honestly dont mind it - so would put myself in between the 'not fussed' and 'really liking it' categories - does that cancel out your really not liking it Sue? :)
  8. Lets be honest, in terms of aesthetics, there are probably 10% of people who don't like it, 10% of people who do like it and the remaining 80% who aren't in the least bit fussed. Aesthetics are not a valid reason for removing (or not replacing) the fence. The issue is about whether the fence and its position make the Green a more useable space for all members of the community, which IMO it does.
  9. They've been really loud for the last couple of nights round this way - on Saturday it really sounded like a war zone until around 11pm (and I'm not noise sensitive)- hopefully they'll stop now. Have to say although loud, it's nothing like it used to be, I lived in Liverpool for a good few years and the fireworks used to go on for weeks before and after the 5th.......
  10. Sounds like a bit of a nightmare - although the 37 bus route always used to be down Melbourne Grove up to a couple of years ago, sensibly they changed it to East Dulwich Grove (although it has made crossing that junction a nightmare - definitely needs some kind of pedestrian crossing). Hopefully it'll be back to normal for you soon.
  11. Thanks PGC, you may very well be right in your interpretation, I hope you are. I'm still not sure about the validity and inclusivity of the consultation, if and when the Council consult with local residents, I'd be grateful for a posting on here so those of us not local enough (ie don't live on the Green it would seem) to have a flyer put through the door can contribute our thoughts and ideas. Of course now that I have had communication with the Council on the subject, hopefully I will be considered an 'interested party'....... Just to add, I'd hate to think the fence will be removed/not reinstated for aesthetics - well argued, practical reasons I can stomach, but if enormous sums of money are wasted on aesthetics (which are entirely subjective), I'd be a pretty cheesed off Council Tax payer.
  12. I received this response from Mr Sheaff at the Council - it would seem they have already made the decision that reinstating the fence after the 6-month trial period is highly unlikely 'under any circumstances': 'The Council has resolved to remove the fence from its current position for a trial period of six months. These works are in the hands of colleagues and I am pressing them to advise me of a date. As soon as I have this, I will advise all interested parties. During the trial period, we will assess the affect of the removal of the fence on the site and those using it. If at the end of the period, it is resolved that some sort of separation of people and dogs should be effected on the site, we will proceed to bring this about (physically and in law). I think I can say with some certainty that the existing fence will not be reinstated under any circumstances (because several people have remarked on the inappropriateness of its style) and I think it unlikely that any fence will be put back in this position (because of its effect of bifurcating the site). I trust that this sets out the Council's position but please come back to me if you require any further information'. I have responded explaining that the trial period does appear to be simply a tick box exercise, with the decision to not reinstate any fence having already been made. I am really disappointed about the way in which this so-called consultation has been run - I have been involved with setting up consultations many times in the past and this smacks of at best ineffective/naive consultation, at worst - selective consultation to provide the justification for a pre-determined solution. I do feel that not enough members of the community have been alerted to the consultation in good time, I can only assume it will be just as useless during and after the 6-month 'trial'.
  13. *Bob* said They did, all 18000 of them. Whether you believe the vast numbers of complaints were due to a witch hunt or not, 18000 people complained about the offence caused to them as consumers of the BBC.
  14. I think they mean the stop at the junction of East Dulwich Road and Peckham Rye for the number 12 - only a couple minutes walk from Goose Green......
  15. Is it not possible to be a woman with a career, her own money and kids????
  16. Hi Mark, Do you know who at the Council is dealing with this specifically? It seems to me that for those of us who wish to see the 50/50 situation remain, we should contact the Council members responsible to impress this upon them. Personally I cannot see how it affects dogs and their daily exercise if the fence remains, I can however see (and unfortunatley on occasion feel squelching under foot)the negative effect on other Green users if the area reverts to dog free-for-all. Just to clarify as a dog-lover and owner for many years (sadly not currently) I am not against dogs and responsible owners, however as with many life situations it is the minority few who spoil it for the rest.....
  17. There was a fire in the link box on Goodrich road so a few of the surrounding roads (including ours) lost power. Not sure if it's been fully restored or whether we're running on a temporary generator, either way so glad we didn't have to find the candles/torches.......
  18. I went to the humanist funeral of one of my best friend's father a couple of years ago and it was beautifully done. I do think though that with any kind of funeral service (religious or humanist), the 'best' involve those people who really knew the person and so can contribute fully to the celebration of the person's life. I've also been to one or two dire religious funeral services which displayed no warmth or familiarity with the person who passed away.
  19. I feel for you, having gone through a pretty stressful process with a previous boss during my pregnancy (it ended in me taking a grievance out on her and subsequently a compromise agreement where-by they awarded me a financial settlement), I know this is the last thing you need at the moment. Your boss sounds like a total tw*t and a pretty ill-informed one at that - he is treading on very dodgy ground. I would enforce the advice from others, ie keep detailed notes of conversations as well as the emails, address your concerns full-on with the boss at the earliest opportunity (have a witness, or do it electronically so there's a record) and get some professional advice. I was in a union who were fantastic, but I know not everyone has that in their locker. Don't let it spoil the next few months.....
  20. Quote: david_carnell Except that in the real world this isn't really feasible. I know what you're saying (at least I hope I do otherwise this'll sound awfully patronising) and it would be lovely if we had a selection of "specialist" schools that had expertise in perhaps sciences, arts, technology or sport. Sometimes, by the age of 11, it is clear what a child does well in (although not always) and a school could focus on these. I may not have expressed myself as clearly as intended (but didn't feel patronised either!), I wasn't particularly thinking of specialisms in terms of subject area, in fact I'm not entirely convinced about the subject academies. The national curriculum dictates that certain subjects are manadatory which I think is quite right (although I do have issue with the number of changes to the structure of the curriculum in recent years), I think 11 is too young for children to be put into a specialist box, it's a crucial development age and more often than not a childs interest and attainment in a particular subject at that age bares no revelence to their career/interest pursuit as a young adult (hence my dislike for the segregation of kids at 11 through the 11 plus). For that reason I want all subjects to be taught with the same skill, enthusiasm and rigour as the next. I do feel however that there are different teaching styles which suit different children, I totally agree that this is perhaps not feasible across the board, but most of the other posts refer to an ideal situation and I would be as happy as larry to have the ideal educational situation for this and every other generation of kids thereafter.
  21. My Mam also had the 'death stare', which apparently I too have inherited. Problem is I've noticed glimpses of said stare in my 19 month old - she's a bugger for mimicking....... To add, it worked every time - no threat of violence, just silent warning. Respect.
  22. Whether its SE22 or SE23 (or anywhere in London for that matter) I hardly think there's anything precious about not wanting regular aggressive behaviour outside your front door. I take it you live next door to FHT Ruthb?
  23. you don't get much more residential than Allendale...... Late night noise is a beast for anyone affected by it, not to mention people feeling unsafe in the proximity of their own homes. The FHT seems to have two very different faces, I'm unaware of the late night ulgy face (not living in the neighbouring streets) but have every sympathy for those living close by, on the weekend during the day the place is fine (especially the garden when weather permits) and the staff are perfectly nice. However, it sounds like its time for the landords to decide which entertainmant avenue they wish to pursue - it would be a shame to lose a decent place during the day/early evening for the sake of pursuing the club nights.
  24. I started a thread some months back about the disappointing food at the Plough. HOWEVER, the staff there are excellent, always friendly (even when being dealing with unhappy lunch customers), and pretty knowledgeable about the beer/wine they serve, which is why this pub is my absolute first choice in ED. I can forgive the kitchen if the bar service stays top notch!
  25. 'I think faith schools just encourage people in different religions to separate themselves from the rest of society and that can't be a good thing. I can't claim my school actually preached intolerance against other faiths, and they did teach us about other faiths and not in a prejudicial way, but it's no the same as mixing with others.' Indiepanda - perhaps you went to a school with a similar ethos to mine - I have to say I was brought up in a small town in Northumberland where there was no 'choice' of schools (state anyway), I went to the primary school next to my house, the middle school a little further away and then the High School next door to the middle school. All of my schools were CofE, but spent an inordinate amount of time teaching us about other religions and cultures (mainly from a historical context). We had religious assembly, prayers before lunch etc, but there was no religious dominace in any of the subject teachings. Personally I have no objection to schools who abide by a particular religion (based on my own personal experience - I'm not religious by the way). Nor do I object to the concept of 'choice'. There are many reasons why I would want my daughter to go to one school over another, and I'm not talking SAT results, I believe in providing the highest teaching standards for all children, irrespective of postcode or economic standing. But it is possible for different schools to provide different teaching expertise, more appropriate to some children. What we need is access to the range of choices in each area.
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