Quote from: ThundahBeagle on April 16, 2018, 07:21:05 PMHis making a name for himself doesn't change the fact that he does have power to change at least the London laws. Here in the USA, Washington DC completely restricted firearms licensing for decades. Finally, a superior court stated that this ban was unconstitutional, and it has recently been lifted. Though all that means is that people can apply and will probably have to jump through tremendous hoops to get a license.This London mayor can change things there for decades or forever. Which sucks.People will use bricks or bare hands anyway. And the criminals never really care what the gun or knife laws are anyway.He can ONLY influence London councils and their 'by laws' which are basically things like littering. He has no seat in Parliament therefore cannot introduce or vote on national laws.He is however a colossal waste of space who has done nothing since becoming mayor other than have a go a Trump
His making a name for himself doesn't change the fact that he does have power to change at least the London laws. Here in the USA, Washington DC completely restricted firearms licensing for decades. Finally, a superior court stated that this ban was unconstitutional, and it has recently been lifted. Though all that means is that people can apply and will probably have to jump through tremendous hoops to get a license.This London mayor can change things there for decades or forever. Which sucks.People will use bricks or bare hands anyway. And the criminals never really care what the gun or knife laws are anyway.
Quote from: Smashie on April 16, 2018, 08:46:24 PMQuote from: ThundahBeagle on April 16, 2018, 07:21:05 PMHis making a name for himself doesn't change the fact that he does have power to change at least the London laws. Here in the USA, Washington DC completely restricted firearms licensing for decades. Finally, a superior court stated that this ban was unconstitutional, and it has recently been lifted. Though all that means is that people can apply and will probably have to jump through tremendous hoops to get a license.This London mayor can change things there for decades or forever. Which sucks.People will use bricks or bare hands anyway. And the criminals never really care what the gun or knife laws are anyway.He can ONLY influence London councils and their 'by laws' which are basically things like littering. He has no seat in Parliament therefore cannot introduce or vote on national laws.He is however a colossal waste of space who has done nothing since becoming mayor other than have a go a TrumpBeautifully put.
I'm really sorry to hear this fellas. I sure hope something down the road will derail this mentality. I had a few items I wanted to send that way but now I worry they wont make it.
And this is exactly why we don't allow political discussions here. Everyone has something they want to say, but they don't want to upset anyone else, and the end result is that nothing is going to be accomplished anyway.I think we are all on the same page here, and we need to be careful that we don't offend each others' national pride, not to be confused with the disappointment we all feel with the way society around us seems to be heading.Frankly I think those of you with kids and grand kids should be very happy that the world is going the way it is, as your kids will be some of the few that have any mechanical ability and the wherewithal to actually solve problems. In my generation there were a lot of intelligent, forward thinking and ambitious kids out there, and we had a lot to compete with. So many kids nowadays are completely useless, hamstrung by the bubble wrap placed around them that they would never even think of getting dirty or trying something without a helmet.If your kid can get dirty and not freak out, you have a kid who has the world by the balls.Def
If your kid can get dirty and not freak out, you have a kid who has the world by the balls.
Hi Thundah,No he can't do anything to influence criminal law, the roll of the Mayor is largely ceremonial. The last Mayor of London, Boris Johnson (also a buffoon, but a relatively benign one) Introduced better cycle lanes, cheap to rent commuter bikes and better buses. Oh and crime in London was at an all time low. Now London's murder rate has exceeded that of New York. Now not a great example as I bet it's not as high a Chicago or LA. Last time I was in NY I've never felt safer.There are significant differences between State and Federal laws in the US and what we have here. We have counties not states and they are limited in what they can do, they can't decide tax for instance, that's set by the G'ment. They also absolutely cannot change criminal law in way shape or form.The problem we have is we don't have written laws or a constitution (and I'm jealous of that), we have the majority of our laws based on legal precedent, so if a judge makes a bad decision, tough, we're stuck with it. Just as happened with locking knives being classed as fixed blades.I hope this has help to clear things up, if not then I and others will help to clarify. We are looking at a pretty bleak future and ranting (not aimed at anyone in particular) really doesn't help.To explain, I can write to my MP, or go and talk to him as much as I wan't, but it won't change anything. John Bercow, my MP, is the speaker of the house (of commons). He can't introduce bills (new legislation), he can't vote, unless it's a hung parliament and he can't be voted out because no other party can stand against him. He's actually a nice person to talk to, but he can't do anything, because becoming the speaker means you have to leave the political party you were in.I hope you can see frustration we have here and I hope others who have different laws will accept that ours are different and ranting about it really doesn't help anyone.PeaceMark
There is always a mild form of Stockholm Syndrome where normal people will justify this to themselves and buy into the false thinking. So sad.
I rest my case.
and we need to be careful that we don't offend each others' national pride,
Quote from: shark_za on April 16, 2018, 08:30:42 PMThere is always a mild form of Stockholm Syndrome where normal people will justify this to themselves and buy into the false thinking. So sad.I rest my case.
Quote from: shark_za on April 18, 2018, 07:33:08 AMI rest my case.Quote and we need to be careful that we don't offend each others' national pride,My country sucks, politicians have already sold the future of many generations.Shark's country is even worse.......and more dangerous......for the same reason.My mind boggles at what's happening in the "civilized world" ......and I'm not just talking about knife laws.Never mind avoiding political discussions....... We need an IA overlord and his first order needs to be string up the politicians.....
Quote from: shark_za on April 18, 2018, 07:33:08 AMQuote from: shark_za on April 16, 2018, 08:30:42 PMThere is always a mild form of Stockholm Syndrome where normal people will justify this to themselves and buy into the false thinking. So sad.I rest my case.Agreed Shark_za. We call them "sheeple" here.
related:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/may/04/trump-nra-london-hospital-knives
that’s just
The picture Nix posted is from an Australian, not UK, shop. And what magentus said, plus Trump was probably referring to an article from the Daily Mail - a paper (in)famously full of lies and hate.
http://www.thenational.scot/news/16203630.Man_to_be_sentenced_for_possession_of_potato_peeler_in_public_place/
The man was on bail for another unspecified offence at the time of his arrest.
defence solicitor Selina McKay who said her client “suffers from significant learning difficulties which have been lifelong”.
Non story. QuoteThe man was on bail for another unspecified offence at the time of his arrest.Quotedefence solicitor Selina McKay who said her client “suffers from significant learning difficulties which have been lifelong”.The papers are determined to make a fuss about this.
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