Jules-and-Boo

bargee99 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've always thought that legalising cannabis was > an obvious step to reducing crime especially when > the police don't respond to any crimes anyway. > Legal, controlled quality and taxed. Skunk as you > say would never be legalised due to it's strength > but maybe, just maybe, it would stop some > progression to illegal mixes if a legal one were > available. I was forced into seriously rethinking > this approach though when I was reading an article > recently (don't ask me where because I have no > idea) where they interviewed some street gangs > peddling dope. When asked what they would do if > cannabis were legalised they said they would have > to start mugging people instead. Somewhat > dystopian when the illegal selling of recreational > drugs is actually the recreation that is stopping > even more violent crime. That's interesying. Maybe on factor to consider but other countries that have legalized have reported a decrease in violent crime.

yes, I think they should all be legalised and controlled.

There's a very strong argument for legalising cannabis and I would fully support it. It's shown to reduce violent crime. The effects of the underground drug racket is incredibly damaging on families and our young. There are pros and cons but I think the balance is weighted in favour. Not sure about the canisters. How likely is it that someone will inhale it long enough to die from lack of oxygen?

is that someone's attempt at parking?

not sure whether to kill them or not.

I don't depend on TfL one at all. It sent me to East Dulwich (when I was looking to get to LB) only to find the station was closed. It was very stressful, as I had trusted it and I was lucky I'd not booked a particular train and could get the next one out of London. It also doesn't give accurate information on other routes. Another time, it made me get off the train and walk to the next station, only to find when I arrived there, that the train I was on would actually have gone that way. I use CityPlanner and Google Maps. To be fair though, TfL encourage people to write apps and all their route information is free. I think they could try harder though to have one we can rely on.

Yes De La Soul album was a creative project, that is in the kickstart bandwidth.

Kickstart is a campaign specifically for new startups. There are other crowdfunding initiatives but the one chosen isn't appropriate for an established business.

It's a crowdfunding initative for creative ideas to be brought to life - shouldn't really apply to an established business who want to raise capital without going the normal corporate funding route. not interested for a variety of reasons.

All well and good - in which case let's hear the business put their own case forward and get their community on board.

I clean myself. And I get everyone on board. My theory is that if everyone experiences what goes into keeping a house clean, then everyone will understand their own impact on how dirty it gets. So, sometimes I'll ask my daughter if she can tidy up the bathroom - she'll usually clean the walls and mirrors etc as well as sorting out all the toiletries etc. I don't actually like cleaning but I don't like it dirty more. I've worked out it only takes five to ten minutes to wash up, so it's not as daunting as I think. Everything has a place and most of it is where it should be most of the time. I believe in storage and no clutter. If it's not, then I'll sort it out. I've sorted out the girls rooms so they are beautiful spaces which they like to keep nice. Don't do it all yourself - that's impossible - because then other people in the house will be as messy as they like with no consequence. It's usually tidy because we keep on top of it - but also don't stress if it's messy - we live in our house - it's not a showroom. God knows where the cups and forks are though (they always disappear)

We have a traditional family Christmas dinner every year with vegetarian options, good cheese and lots of wine and lots of people. Different days around Christmas also have our own family traditions. It's great - we love it. If you like turkey, get a good one from a good farm - just eat whatever you like...

I think you should. If nothing else for him making you so scared.

this site goes through some of the funding options available. https://www.gov.uk/teacher-training-funding

Squatters are a different story (as they span cultures) than the traveller community, but I think this is bordering on child abuse. Why are they above the law? If anyone else behaved like this, there would be hell to pay.

Who are we to judge, but I can't imagine it's at all healthy to bring children up in that environment. There's one thing relocating and the other is destroying your environment like this.

Well, I'm sorry - but when they moved into Peckham Rye park and the hospital and people complained - they were vilified for persecuting minorities. I'm all for letting people do their thing, but this is just ridiculous - and no comeback whatsoever.

so, really - the OP is saying that they didn't know it was a bus lane and if you get ticketed parking in an area that has works going on, then to challenge it as it may not have been clearly marked. Personally, if in doubt and near roadworks, I wouldn't park/ drop off. I would have thought that was common sense.

Nick - the Great Exhibition is sounding like a gem - we will most definitely be along (and thank you for your email supporting our young people on the Teenage Mugging thread)

You can buy a flat for ?450k in London and the Help to Buy scheme is fantastic. As with all first time buyers, you will start small and build up (I suppose, should you aspire to a bigger house).

that's because -they're young and have different priorities, but that's a bit of a generalization. I bought flats for my kids and I'm glad I did as they won't be able to afford one when they are working. Just as our parents bought property which now they wouldn't be able to afford either.

yes, possibly.

really? so owner disposes of her rubbish and someone moves it? What scenarios are there that explain an item dumped on a street rather than being disposed of correctly? I had an upstairs neighbor who thought that - because we were having bonfires - thought she could throw her rubbish from her window into my garden. I pulled her up about it as it included letters with her name on and very disgusting personal items. I aksed her if she really thought my other half should pick up her used women's items. I guess the fact that I bumped into her when out and asked her in front of other people properly shamed her. It stopped and she won't look me in the ye any more. There are people who don't think/ can't think/ don't care.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope he'll be ok. It must have been truly frightening. Of course, people are likely to be scared but that's no excuse for not helping a kid.

this is hardly a seasonal adjustment because people are on holiday