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I'd argue that pissed up people outside nightclubs do not represent "British culture" in the same way that toting guns represent "American culture" I have no stats at all to back this up but I'd be very surprised if the UK was anywhere near as "violent" in terms of crime stats when compared to the USA.

It might not influence the brand of car people buy but it absolutely influences the engine size and efficiency. People like the idea of stuff being "cheap" or "free". If you tell them that their brand new 1l Yaris has "Free Road Tax" they'll buy it over a 1.2l that might be more suitable for their driving style or average road use.

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The frustration the rest of the world feels on this issue stems from the fact that it is such an easy problem to remedy. Civilians don't need auto or semi-auto weapons full stop. No civilian needs the ability to carry (either open or concealed) a firearm as part of their day to day lives. Students at university's don't need to carry firearms. Teachers don't need to carry firearms. The reason nutjobs with guns target schools and cinema lines is because they are fairly easy to gain access to, there are large numbers of people in confined areas who are not expecting an assault. The other reason of course schools/colleges get targeted is because those are the places the nutters with guns are turned into nutters with guns either by bullying/social exclusion or some perceived injustice. Putting a whole bunch of other people with guns into those environments will just make that worse not better. Given the US Police's less than glowing reputation for restraint and clear thinking, teachers who pull weapons to deal with intruders are just as likely to be gunned down themselves by a bunch of uniformed cowboys as a result of mistaken identity. The other issue is of course a nutter with a knife will ultimately kill far fewer people before getting overpowered and it is far easier to do so than a nutter with pump actions or auto 9mms. Harder to overpower and easier to kill potential heroes at a distance. You don't make violence in society less likely by giving people more and more tools to conduct violence with. Take the tools away and it gets harder.

That was my immediate thought as well. Seems a little too convenient all round really.

A stupid policy enacted by Labour and widened by the Tories. Puts LA's in a shit position too - you're responsible in law for all the outcomes with absolutely no control over the delivery. Crazy. No-one comes out of this with any credit. The last people that should be running schools are Head Teachers - much like Dr's are the last people that should be running the NHS.

Impressive but my major problem with the UFC continues. How may uncontested blows to the back and sides of the other guys head have to land before the ref stepped in? Just dangerous.

The only complaint I have about Westwood are those ridiculous floaty corners he insists on sending in. Everything else about him and his game is absolutely fine.

Ouch. Very little to disagree with there. Uncomfortable stuff.

Man's got a point.

Point of Order. I use adlockers but whitelist VT for obvious reasons. (No need to thank me Limpid) but the nature of my complaint is that Mrs E and myself have differing opinions on what constitutes day-to-day underwear and I'd rather not see adverts of pants that would Bridget Jones recoil in horror splashed on my screen if at all possible.

10000000000000000000000000000000000000x this.

Mrs E is doing underwear shopping again judging by the ads I keep getting on VT.

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I'm necro-ing this with another Villa manager teetering this appalling habit is creeping back into threads.

Yep I shit myself on the Andrew Marr show.

Wear a suit. Shine your shoes. Say you're sorry. You've been going through a difficult time (give examples - dog died, marital issues - BUT NOTHING ILLEGAL) and you know you should behave better. You really are very sorry and only reacted due to stress and extreme provocation. Talk directly to the Bench. Ignore the lawyers - don't look at theirs when you are answering questions. If you can cry a bit when you give your sob story that always helps too. If you've got previous though the above becomes a little harder to pull off. Best of luck. yeah i intend to play the stress card while im in there because i have actually been stressed over money lately. yeah got a few previous but last one was 5 years ago and none of them are football related. the restrictions im under until im in court are unreal and the same goes if i do get banned. bugger it anyway. Oh and FFS most importantly DON'T REPRESENT YOURSELF.

Ched's appeal is an interesting one for me. Fundamentally it seems to be based on the fact that he doesn't agree with the legal definition of rape. His behaviour and those of his "supporters" on his website has been nothing short of disgraceful and in many cases in contempt of court. On that basis alone I hope he isn't successful in his appeal. Innocent men don't launch smear campaigns against their victims.

Wear a suit. Shine your shoes. Say you're sorry. You've been going through a difficult time (give examples - dog died, marital issues - BUT NOTHING ILLEGAL) and you know you should behave better. You really are very sorry and only reacted due to stress and extreme provocation. Talk directly to the Bench. Ignore the lawyers - don't look at theirs when you are answering questions. If you can cry a bit when you give your sob story that always helps too. If you've got previous though the above becomes a little harder to pull off. Best of luck.

Another Proud 'Murican exercises his 2nd Amendment Rights in the face of Obama's attempts to deny Freedom to 'Muricans.

Chris Nee or Stephen Green? The (excellent) Aston Villa Review Podcast chaps.

The thing to remember is that the majority of the people at the wedding, will be willing you to do well. No one is going to have a go at you for messing up, and they'll probably laugh at your jokes, no matter how crap they are. Keep it short, keep it clean (probably best not to tell any of your confession thread stories), and don't feel like you need to do a stand up routine. Be nice about the bride, thank the bridesmaids, and try not to get your cock out. Job done. i certainly wont be trying to be funny because im not a funny person if you catch my drift and i'll just fall flat on my face. also the tales me and my mate have are best kept quiet, yeah im just going to keep it short,sweet and polite. the missus said just get pissed and i'll be ok but nah i dont think thats wise. anyway ive got a few months to prepare. Best avoided, most people fall flat, so leave it to the pros. The reason most people find it daunting is that they imagine they have to knock it out of the park. You don't, you just have fulfil the role. Describe how you met your mate. Say the bride is lovely. Flatter his mother-in-law. Say what a nice day it has been and thank everyone. Fall backwards into the flowers. Done! Boooooooooooooo

Or you know....turn off the tank of superheated death before you dick with it next time?

Johnson is still pre-trial and therefore innocent. Ched is a convicted rapist. World of difference there.

Almost as if she was really really drunk and couldnt remember what happened to her?