Greenback Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I hope the police will be out to stop these anti-democratic idiots from getting up to their old tricks again. I'm with Patchy, let's get those eggs ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by Greenback I hope the police will be out to stop these anti-democratic idiots from getting up to their old tricks again. I'm with Patchy, let's get those eggs ready. Isn't the right to demonstrate part of democracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenback Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by Cyclone Isn't the right to demonstrate part of democracy? Demonstrate, yep, create illegal blockades, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by Greenback Demonstrate, yep, create illegal blockades, no. what law are they breaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenback Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Blocking the Queen's highway (I'm referring to the go-slow parades). What right have these people got to stop me, as a payer of road tax, from getting to my place of work at which I earn my living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.B.Yaffle Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 At least there may be a bit less environmental damage from pollution for a few days if these undemocratic blockades go ahead. I'm in favour of tax on petrol as those of us who drive are causing pollution, but I would like to see the government spending some of the tax on subsidising public transport. Better start stocking up on eggs and tomatoes, as well as petrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatiechik Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by Patchy At least there may be a bit less environmental damage from pollution for a few days if these undemocratic blockades go ahead. I'm in favour of tax on petrol as those of us who drive are causing pollution, but I would like to see the government spending some of the tax on subsidising public transport. Better start stocking up on eggs and tomatoes, as well as petrol. Remember that some of us don't get a choice and have to drive the car, public transport isn't an option for me and I am only a poorly paid student So fuel increases affect me a great deal. Also remember the higher price of petrol/diesel, also means the cost of good will go up as it will be costing the logistics firms more to deliever goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ousetunes Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by Skatiechik and I am only a poorly paid student So fuel increases affect me a great deal. If you're a poorly paid student, then the question would be: can I afford to run a car? Granted, public transport is a joke, but I'm always amazed by how many students drive cars, some who live within 1/2 mile of University itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 the environmental issue is a good point. But by levying this very high rate of tax the government hobbles our economy when compared to other less environmentally concerned (because that's the real reason, right, not tax revenue) countries, such as most of europe. Of course if that argument wasn't just a cynical ploy to keep generating more tax revenue from drivers then green issues would be on the labour and conservative manifestos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatiechik Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by Ousetunes If you're a poorly paid student, then the question would be: can I afford to run a car? Granted, public transport is a joke, but I'm always amazed by how many students drive cars, some who live within 1/2 mile of University itself. Except I don't, I live 40miles down the road and work off-campus, involving an hours drive on the motorway each morning and evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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