Reply to: MP's fears of expenses 'suicide'

[scooterscot]

Much as I abhor the behavior of MPs, of all stripes, I really hope none of then feel they need to actually commit suicide over this bloody expenses mess.

I've known someone who committed suicide, and the guilt of it lingers with all of his family, friends, and colleges. If we could have said the right words at the right time to him, then perhaps it wouldn't have happened.

You might read stories of the odd banker breaking under stress at the loss of his/her job and huge income, who now feels separated from everything they know isolated in society. In the eyes of this individual there are few options.

Perhaps, like the bankers, the MP's can avoid this isolation in the first place if they can hand it all back. Hand back the civil liberties they've stripped us of over the years, the money they've helped them selves too... Form an orderly queue people don't all rush at once.

[Toastiness]

You forgot the:

Pretty Polly Deluxe ladies' silk stockings : £90
Orange in the mouth Michael Hutchence style : £0.50

That's 'so 1990's and already been done by an MP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Milligan

[eliquant]

Don't be daft.........

Aspreys: 12ft length platinium chain : £9,999
Harrods: Hand Woven Silk Blindfold : £ 999
Wicks: Assorted Scaffold poles & boards : £ 4,999
John Lewis: Digital Video Recorder : £3999, 52" Plasma Screen : £6700

You forgot the:

Pretty Polly Deluxe ladies' silk stockings : £90
Orange in the mouth Michael Hutchence style : £0.50

[Stan.goodvibes]

Oh for Petes sake - these 'people' have been abusing the second home scheme for years and now when theres a bit of a spotlight on them they buckle under the pressure?

someone needs to hand them a big cup of 'harden the f#@!k up'

[bogeyman]

Much as I abhor the behavior of MPs, of all stripes, I really hope none of then feel they need to actually commit suicide over this bloody expenses mess.

I've known someone who committed suicide, and the guilt of it lingers with all of his family, friends, and colleges. If we could have said the right words at the right time to him, then perhaps it wouldn't have happened.

[Board Game Geek]

Strange how in Japan, falling on one's sword is considered an "honourable" act.

Fat chance of our MP's following suit then.

[PaulCD]

Let them die....cheating robbing.....

[TykeMerc]

Futurama style suicide booth behind the Speakers chair?

I'd be happy to design, build and operate it for them at no cost to the public purse (apart from expenses obviously). I'm sure I could find a few million substitutes to stand in for when I'm too busy to operate it.

[thelace]

Didn't I hear somewhere that they're employing a councellor for those MP's that are suffering stress over the whole thing?

A hangman would be preferable?

[Peoplesoft bloke]

That Nadine Dorres is as thick as mince - did you see her on Question Time the other week? She should join DENSA

[cojak]

Haircut

One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asked about his bill and the barber replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing voluntary service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber goes to open his shop the next morning there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door...

Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing voluntary service this week.' The policeman is happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Later that day, a college lecturer comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The lecturer is very happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber opens his shop, there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen different books, such as 'How to Improve Your Business' and 'Becoming More Successful.'

Then, a Member of Parliament comes in for a haircut , and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Member of Parliament is very happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the Members of Parliament

[Clippy]

I see the the posthumous expense claim now.

Wickes: 12ft length nylon cord : £7-99

I really shouldn't, but...

[Pickle2]

Don't be daft.........

Aspreys: 12ft length platinium chain : £9,999
Harrods: Hand Woven Silk Blindfold : £ 999
Wicks: Assorted Scaffold poles & boards : £ 4,999
John Lewis: Digital Video Recorder : £3999, 52" Plasma Screen : £6700

[Drewster]

I see the the posthumous expense claim now.

Wickes: 12ft length nylon cord : £7-99

Don't be daft.........

Aspreys: 12ft length platinium chain : £9,999
Harrods: Hand Woven Silk Blindfold : £ 999
Wicks: Assorted Scaffold poles & boards : £ 4,999
John Lewis: Digital Video Recorder : £3999, 52" Plasma Screen : £6700

[Pickle2]

I see the the posthumous expense claim now.

Wickes: 12ft length nylon cord : £7-99