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Posted on: Aug 20 2009, 03:59 PM |
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Ok!!! Long post! Taken me most of the afternoon to read it!
I know this is a late reply however I think a lot of interesting points have been raised here!
I personally do not see any harm in random stop checks and believe that we should not be neive enough to think that we are not the 'sort' to get stopped!
Rose8 I completely understand what you are saying, maybe you did find the attitude of the officers inappropriate, however I maybe think you are dwelling on this matter a little. If I was in this situation I would probably be a little annoyed too, however I would let it pass.
I would much rather be stopped as routine and get it over and done with as quickley as possible rather than dwelling on it by making a complaint which quite frankley will just waste more police time.
These officers obviously stopped you as routine, ok they may have had a bit of a chip on their shoulder, but that is there problem not yours. As for your daughter being scared, i find this rather connfusing, as when my parents where stopped when I was a child I found it pretty exciting, so much so I wanted to get out and speak to the officers.
Please do not take offence by my post as there is certainly no offence intended, I do feel that this post is yet another reason to moan about our police force.
I have never done the job myself but do realise that these people do have a very difficult and demanding job and certainly deserve respect at all times. Like any organisation you have people that are exceptionally good at their jobs and you have people that aren't good at what they do. |
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Posted on: Jul 30 2009, 03:49 PM |
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Jul 29 2009, 05:36 PM) He had intent. We only have his word that he didn't want to do anything more sinister - and he's a criminal! I must admit that I do not know the full story of this, however at a glance I belive that this chap has some kind of Autism, which doesn't make what he done right, however this would mean that it is highly unlikely that he had any Malicious intent in his actions. Again I know very little about this subject so I could be wrong! |
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Posted on: Jul 28 2009, 03:36 PM |
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Jul 28 2009, 04:31 PM) Seems that the police and council seem to be putting most of their effort into chasing after the people who actually make them money by paying their fines.
There is no profit in catching and prosecuting for anti social behaviour.
On top of that there is no punishment when caught.
Most of the people of this country list anti-social behaviour and it's associated crimes as one of their top issues and yet nothing is done about it. I beg to differ! The government try to implament ludacrus ideas to combat anti-social behaviour, such at ASBOS and the Respect action plan, which as we all know where complete and utter failures! Good old labour government really know how to make a **** up of things!! |
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Posted on: Jul 28 2009, 03:25 PM |
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QUOTE (dannyboy @ Jul 28 2009, 04:18 PM) If they are drinking - I assume you mean alcohol - they can't be school kids.............unless some shop keeper has broken the law & sold them some booze........and if they are not school kids they'll be there term time too. You would be suprised how many over 18's by children alcohol and how easily accesible alcohol is to children! |
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Posted on: Jul 21 2009, 01:05 PM |
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The bus service around here is the worst I have ever experienced! i only live in Thatcham, but will always use my car to come in to town!
I live in Brighton for 4 years where the service was excellent, you never had to wait more than 15 minutes for a bus, and they were really cheap.
I know that it is difficult to implement the same kind of service in a vastly smaller town, however I used to use the buses regularly but found them expensive, overcrowded and the staff very rude (they obviously need some training in customer service!).
If Newbury wants to become a successful town, with the new shopping centre, cinema etc then the public transport needs to be vastly improved.
In any other european country I have visited, the public trasport has been cheap, clean and relaible...maybe we need to take a leaf out of their book! |
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Posted on: Jul 3 2009, 01:23 PM |
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jul 2 2009, 07:10 PM) I have Vodafone, buy only as PAYG. Many people I know say how crap they are for after sales service. Easy enough to get a phone, hard when things get sticky.
They seem to be the best for coverage, which is the main reason people I know prefer them, but other companies have better after sales service.
Many people I know are changing for the iPhone now anyway. Ermm excuse me if I am wrong beacuse it has been a number of years since I have used as PAYG phone, but as far as I was aware if you have a PAYG sim card you do not have bills, because you are not actually being billed as such because you pay for your calls as and when you make them. I must say that I have used vodafone since I was about 15 and although the numerous menues drive me crazy on 191 when I finally do get to speak with someone, they are always very polite and helpful. It's normally the spotty teenagers in the shops I argue with! |
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Posted on: Jun 30 2009, 03:50 PM |
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QUOTE (Simon @ Jun 30 2009, 09:24 AM) This is a very entertaining thread, i have been laughing out loud at work reading this. Keep up the good work my friends i am also laughing quite loudly and getting some very odd looks from my collegues! I think some1 needs to take a chill pill!! |
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Posted on: Jun 25 2009, 01:05 PM |
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QUOTE (Good Boy Racer @ Jun 25 2009, 10:55 AM) Fidlers garage near something or other. It's down hambridge lane near the bus depo and police station. I would recommend the. |
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Posted on: Jun 22 2009, 12:57 PM |
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 22 2009, 12:22 PM) You should see/hear the goings on in and around Highfield Avenue, right next to WBC head office everyday, kids (why aren't they at school?) pull down fence panels almost as soon as they are repaired and dodgy looking people are in and out of the road, which is immediately behind the bus station and obscured from view also by hedges and aforementioned fence, all the time, it is especially "busy" on Friday afternoons......... this quite regularly amuses me! |
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Posted on: Jun 22 2009, 12:55 PM |
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QUOTE (GMR @ Jun 22 2009, 10:49 AM) Yes, and if he did retaliate it would be him who gets into trouble and not the kids; because kids have human rights, innocent, good citizen's don't. And if the police witnessed this behaviour, what would they have done? Give the kids a stern talking to? Or even their parents? I don't think so. Those kids do it because they behave like masters; untouchable... and they are that way because society doesn't act. They just defend the indefensible.
GOD THIS SORT OF THINK MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL... and my anger is not directed towards the kids but the government and authority for allowing us to get into this situation. Maybe its the parents that you should vent your frustrations at for not installing simple morals and values in to their children and teach them some respect. |
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Posted on: Jun 16 2009, 03:20 PM |
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 16 2009, 12:56 PM) Maybe the Police resources are over stretched and the Government needs to allow more to be recruited. Unfortunately its not only the fact that police resources are overstretched, but also the fact that the criminal justice system is so historic and out of date, when people are arrested it doesn't feel like the punishment fits the crime! It's an unfortunate fact of society these days! |
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Posted on: Jun 9 2009, 03:31 PM |
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jun 8 2009, 11:05 AM) One of Newburys finest came roaring round the road by the 'Local' off license off St Johns last night and ploughed straight into a car that was parked. Unfortuantely the car sustained more damage than the perpetrator who appeared to be relatively unscathed after he had dusted himself down. The car had two big dents in it though by the near front wing. Needless to say he did not leave his details but just cycled off. So if its your car you now know what happened to it. Ha ha! That must have been hilarious to watch! (obviously not for the poort person who's car got the brunt of the collision!) I think I owuld have been laughing for a while, and loud enough to make the person feel like a right idiots for riding in to a stationary car!!! Lol!! |
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Posted on: Jun 5 2009, 01:29 PM |
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QUOTE (GMR @ Jun 3 2009, 08:38 PM) It is not about "infringement" of peoples human rights, but it would be practically impossible to prove. Sorry obviously my sarcasim was missed on this point |
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Posted on: Jun 5 2009, 01:19 PM |
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QUOTE (GrumblingAgain @ Jun 4 2009, 02:14 PM) AmieB I do apologise if this is too boring for you to read That's rubbish through isn't it. You make it sound like our pavements are chockablock with pedestrians - with the exception of perhaps the town centres themselves or near to schools at opening/closing times, our streets are mostly deserted at all other times of day, and the occasional pedestrian is easily passed when the cyclist shows a tiny bit of care. You don't have to stop at every left turn. Again you make it sound like every junction has conflicting traffic forcing you to stop, each and every time! A glance over your shoulder would be enough to assess the situation, and on the rare occasion you do have to slow down or stop - well news for you but cars too don't get right of way at every junction - they too have to stop from time to time. Unless you're one of those cyclists for which rules don't apply. Unless new roads are being laid, the chances of having roads made wider AND having a decent sized cycle paths laid alongside are very very slim. Utter cobblers - no more dangerous than roads or canal tow paths and to be honest probably 10 times safer. The same sweeping statement can also be used to say that cyclists who cycle are always breaking the cycling/road laws. More hysterical nonsense. In all my years of walking and cycling I have never had or seen any accident caused by litter and glass on pavements. Very occasionally you might see broken glass on a pavement - but equally you will see glass in the roads too. Roads aren't cleaned that often you know. That is a ridiculous and quite frankly dangerous recommendation. Probably because car drivers are sick and tired of hearing the cycling lobby constantly banging on about wanting tax payer's money to be used to convert footpaths into shared use cycle paths then finding out that said cyclists would rather use the roads anyway. But strangely, whenever there is no cycle lane or cycle path provided then the same cyclists suddenly DO decide to give up the road and use the footpath! I witnessed a yellow clad cyclist using Lower Way or The Moors a while back when they were laying a gas main. Half the road was shut with traffic lights controlling the traffic. Whilst the cars stopped for their red light, the cyclist just continued on his way, forcing cars coming the other way (on green) to stop! Wasn't you by any chance was it? No wonder motorists get frustrated. Often as not, the cyclist is disobeying some road law anyway. And before you ask, yes I cycle and drive and walk. I must say that I agree with pretty much everything you say, I think the response to your comments shows a running theme of ignorance to a certain degree. I also cycle and drive, as well as having 2 parents who ride motorbikes. I know that car drivers ar not completely innocent in all of this, as some of them are equally ignorrant, if not more so than cyclists. However personally I would prefer to see all cyclists made to use cycle paths or cycle lanes where provided. I do agree that cycle lanes are far safer to use then cycle paths and would happily back any campaign to get more cycle lanes put in, if cyclists contribute more to their road tax! |
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Posted on: Jun 3 2009, 01:24 PM |
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jun 2 2009, 02:32 PM) I'd like to take the opportunity to express my frustration at people moaning about people legally going about their business when cycling on the road. Shared usage paths are rubbish and a hindrance for serious cyclists. I hardly ever use a path and I don't want them, please waste the money on something else. Do forgive me for mearly expressing an opinion about the arrogance of cyclists who have been given a safer opportunity to enjoy their hobby! Your obviously in to extreme sports if you would prefer to risk your life cycling on the road, when a safer alternative is provided. |
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Posted on: Jun 3 2009, 01:14 PM |
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QUOTE (GMR @ Jun 2 2009, 05:22 PM) Even though I understand what people are saying, I don't think they could ever ban it..... people/ mothers/ fathers would just do it in private. After all this would be an infridgement on their human rights, doesn't matter that their children don't get to have a say in the matter |
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Posted on: Jun 2 2009, 12:56 PM |
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jun 2 2009, 11:09 AM) Just when you think you've seen it all. Little blue car came over the canal bridge on Northbrook Street at 9.20 this morning and kept going straight on through the No Entry sign the wrong way up towards the Kennet Centre. The driver ignored two pedestrians who were trying to attract his/her attention and only gave up and did a 3 point turn when it was blocked by The Bricklayers Arms Pub by a van going the right way. Honestly what are some people on?! |
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Posted on: Jun 2 2009, 12:55 PM |
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I am actually glad that this has become a 'hot topic' The people we have been discussing have been troubling me and making me pretty angry for sometime now! Most of them are well known to the police and if they aren't I am extremely concerned about the society we live in, as I seem to encounter at least one of them on a daily basis! However if they are arrested they are not generally locked up for long, which is a shame! Don't get me wrong I do have sympathy for people who are genuinely addicted to drink or drugs and can't get the help they need to kick their addiction, however the people concerned here just seem to be society's wasters! The more I think about it the madder I get! Unfortunately it's actually a government inniative now that local councils should help people who are homeless in to housing even if they will be using the property as a drug den!! |
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