QUOTE (Bloggo @ Jun 9 2009, 08:52 AM)
I've just read the article regarding criminals being "let off"
Is it April fools day?
I can't believe what is happening here. No wonder people are voting for parties like UKIP while this and, I have to say, previous governments fail to listen to and protect the ordinary law abiding citizens from the lazy, violent criminal underclass.
When oh when will a government represent me and the majority of people like me.
Bloggo - I like many others I know have given up with the Police and Law & Order in Newbury. It is utterly pointless reporting a crime unless it is Murder.
Shoplifting - Let off. Burglary - Let Off. Assault - Let Off. Drug Taking - Let Off. Drunk & Disorderly - Let Off. Criminal Damage - Let Off.
The reason that 'crime' is down and that the 'statistics' prove it is that they hardly ever prosecute anyone any more! I know of many dossers now that just walk into shops and help themselves and walk out. They don't even try and conceal the items that they are taking as they know that nothing is going to happen even if the shopkeeper risks assault my challenging them.