British Home Secretary David Blunkett

Doglips · 04-26-2002, 06:41 PM

Muggers Rule in England

British Home Secretary David Blunkett told The Sun newspaper on March 19 that British streets are “ruled by muggers and yobs.”

Blunkett told the newspaper that a multi-million dollar crackdown on crime had flopped.

Recently, a columnist for one British newspaper had advocated for “granting” British subjects the right to carry guns for self-defense. Blunkett noted, “There is a feeling in some urban areas that it is not safe to walk the streets. We must reclaim them for decent, law-abiding citizens.”

He also predicted that the crime situation will get even worse.

Sniper[MI] · 04-26-2002, 08:40 PM

Howdy,

We all knew that would happen, as it is happening down under in Australia. Take away all the legal guns and the crooks run amuck!!

Well, are ya gonna pull those pistols or just stand there whistling "Dixie"????????
Clint Eastwood -- The Outlaw Josie Wales

PAPA G · 04-27-2002, 12:24 AM

nay what good will that do? a citizen of the UK or Australia goes to jail for defending himself as it is. its going to take some major overhaul of your systems of gummint, ny the way someone please explain just what is a "yob"?

wes · 04-27-2002, 01:15 AM

English slang for a miscreant.

PAPA G · 04-27-2002, 01:24 AM

thanks wes, guess my englitch ain't so hot!!!:nod:

Klaus · 04-27-2002, 01:39 AM

Yup, they speak American funny in England and OZland.

04-26-2002, 06:41 PM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,088	British Home Secretary David Blunkett Muggers Rule in England British Home Secretary David Blunkett told The Sun newspaper on March 19 that British streets are “ruled by muggers and yobs.” Blunkett told the newspaper that a multi-million dollar crackdown on crime had flopped. Recently, a columnist for one British newspaper had advocated for “granting” British subjects the right to carry guns for self-defense. Blunkett noted, “There is a feeling in some urban areas that it is not safe to walk the streets. We must reclaim them for decent, law-abiding citizens.” He also predicted that the crime situation will get even worse.

04-26-2002, 08:40 PM	#2
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,796	Gee, ya think? Howdy, We all knew that would happen, as it is happening down under in Australia. Take away all the legal guns and the crooks run amuck!! Well, are ya gonna pull those pistols or just stand there whistling "Dixie"???????? Clint Eastwood -- The Outlaw Josie Wales

04-27-2002, 01:39 AM	#6
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,382	Yup, they speak American funny in England and OZland. __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

04-27-2002, 12:24 AM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	nay what good will that do? a citizen of the UK or Australia goes to jail for defending himself as it is. its going to take some major overhaul of your systems of gummint, ny the way someone please explain just what is a "yob"?

04-27-2002, 01:15 AM	#4
wes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loveland Co Posts: 1,905	English slang for a miscreant.

04-27-2002, 01:24 AM	#5
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	thanks wes, guess my englitch ain't so hot!!!:nod: