05-13-2019, 11:05 AM
(05-13-2019, 07:54 AM)Ninurta Wrote: So - the Bobbies and the citizens don't have firearms, but the criminals do.
Strange way to approach crime control, but it ain't my country, so good luck with that. Let us know how it works out.
Sections of the Police in major cities do have firearms and when called for, can be utilised in other areas too.
But your basic presumption is correct, I think it's a culture-thing.
Remember, it worked until you-guys decided not to have an overseas King take your taxes!!
There are shooting-ranges, although there was a serious overall of discipline after the Dunblane school shootings in Scotland.
But it seems the UK establishment still live in a world where they believe laws will stop anyone acquiring a firearm and using
it.
Quote:Posted by Wallfire
- 1 hour ago
I read up about John Noakes, he seemed to have been a very nice man and a wonderful example to the youth.
A true action man of the people.
Noakes was the man in Blue Peter who performed the more-physical challenges in the weekly broadcasts.
I recall after he crashed during a bobsleigh trial, he almost showed his genitals to the camera when displaying
his bruised arse and hip!
Blue Peter was very 'middle-class' and mild. It could be debated it was a culture-teaching vehicle, promoting
genial hobbies and indicating a responsibility to the young that would benefit them in adult life.
There were no gender-agendas and racial differences were never entertained, a simple harmless format that
children of all walks of life could enjoy.
When you have an programme Editor called 'Biddy Baxter', I think it says everything!
Edith Head Gives Good Wardrobe.