National Service for all 16 years old

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dang65 replied

16 August 2011, 08:17
Originally posted by shaunbhoy View Post

Just checked my Give-A-Fook Meter. Needle not even flickering.

Next!!

Bring it over here. It obviously needs a hard kick in the throat with a steel-capped boot.

As they used to say in the Spanish Civil War... If you tolerate this, your children will be next.
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shaunbhoy replied

15 August 2011, 21:40
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Some fella on the news complaining his girlfriend was jailed for 5 months for receiving looted goods and that it's unfair because she had two children who have now gone into care.

Just checked my Give-A-Fook Meter. Needle not even flickering.

Next!!
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MarillionFan replied

15 August 2011, 21:23
Originally posted by adubya View Post

Found it

Cameron's war on street gangs | The Sun |News

Just been on the BBC. Misread it , not compulsary.

Interesting though that so far 2500 arrested for rioting/looting and 65% remanded in custody.

In 2010 the percentage of those remanded in custody was 10%. Some fella on the news complaining his girlfriend was jailed for 5 months for receiving looted goods and that it's unfair because she had two children who have now gone into care. Tough.
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

15 August 2011, 21:20
From Today's Torygraph

Mr Cameron said his national service programme - currently being undertaken by just several thousand youngsters a year - should be a 'rite of passage' for every 16-year-old and would capture the essence of national service.

But his grand plan is not a new measure - he outlined the citizen service when he was elected last year. And Downing Street indicated this afternoon that the scheme would remain voluntary.

Read more: David Cameron UK riots speech: Non-military 'national service' at 16-year-olds across the country | Mail Online
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adubya replied

15 August 2011, 21:17
Originally posted by adubya View Post

Got a link ? Can't see anything on the BBC news site and I'm sure such an announcement would have prominent placing.

Found it

Cameron's war on street gangs | The Sun |News
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SueEllen replied

15 August 2011, 21:16
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Kill many birds with one stone and make school more disciplined instead.

Schools can only be as disciplined as the headteacher is allowed to be.
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adubya replied

15 August 2011, 21:15
Got a link ? Can't see anything on the BBC news site and I'm sure such an announcement would have prominent placing.
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TimberWolf replied

15 August 2011, 21:14
Kill many birds with one stone and make school more disciplined instead.
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MarillionFan replied

15 August 2011, 21:09
Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View Post

I think he has - it's not compulsory so it won't upset people (like me) who would oppose the State stealing your life at every taxpayers (huge) expense, but it is something to appease retired colonel blimps and facists who think National Service is a cure all. Result - no change but a politician appearing to "do something".

I thought it was compulsary. The Sun is saying so.

All 16 year olds to do a three week non-miltary 'national service' during their 1st summer holiday. Love to see how that's going to work/
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adubya replied

15 August 2011, 21:08
Didn't see National Service mentioned in Dave's rap.
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Peoplesoft bloke replied

15 August 2011, 21:06
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

Anyone think Cameron hasn't thought this through.

I think he has - it's not compulsory so it won't upset people (like me) who would oppose the State stealing your life at every taxpayers (huge) expense, but it is something to appease retired colonel blimps and facists who think National Service is a cure all. Result - no change but a politician appearing to "do something".
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AtW replied

15 August 2011, 21:06
Would it be national service with a wooden stick or some proper guns?
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MarillionFan started a topic National Service for all 16 years old

15 August 2011, 21:00
National Service for all 16 years old

Anyone think Cameron hasn't thought this through.
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