Ibrox
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The 1st and last post are interesting ones to me on how these guys in the front line and should know what they are talkning about both say the cuts to Police forces are already causing problems and in the future will remain that way if the cuts are to continue.
How come Cameron cannot see this as well ? wonder if they had a petition signed by 100'000 saying the police cuts must stop what would he do ?.
This is why this country is in the sorry state it's in politicians claim to be the voices of the people which is a load of bollox or they would listen to the people like these Policemen on the front lines.
Anonymous
texts: I work as a member of police staff. Due to the current staff cuts, thousands of police staff are losing their jobs which are being filled by police officers who are in turn being taken off the streets. Mr Cameron needs to wake up because things could get worse as more police officers are taken off the streets
Gavin in London
emails: I'd love to know what is the point of arresting these looters and vandals and processing them through the courts when most get off with non-custodial sentences, cautions or small fines? It's a complete waste of time and of taxpayers money. If we aren't going to punish these people appropriately, irrespective of age, then we aren't going to see any improvement in their behaviour. At least give them large community service orders to make them clean up the damage they have caused.
Maggi Cook in Ashford, Kent
emails: Working with Young Offenders I know only too well at grass roots level how many of these youngsters get into trouble. On the whole they do not grow up in what most of us call a "normal" environment.
Jean in London
emails: Don't lay all the blame on gangs and youth culture. Plenty of so-called professionals got involved in the free-for-all. The deeper causes lie in our greedy materialistic society, and nothing will be improved by demonising the kids.
Radek in London
emails: On behalf of all the Polish builders working in London I would like to thank the rioters for creating so much work for restoration of the damages. Thanks to you, the children in Poland will have amazing Christmas!
Stephen in Wallsend
emails: If mobile networks are closed down those innocent people caught up in the trouble will be unable to communicate to get assistance or even assist the police in resolving issues. Closing off mobile networks is not the solution it will just add to the confusion and isolate innocent people during events like we've had this week.
Stacey in Canterbury
emails: I agree with Claire from London, part of the punishment for people charged should be to learn what impact their actions had on their community. Make them rebuild local shops, clean up their streets and rebuild the homes of those they destroyed. Perhaps then they will feel remorse for what damage they have caused to this society.
Nick in Sheffield
texts: I suggest those responsible with causing criminal damage and fear within communities should be enlisted to serve six months in Afghanistan. I'm sure such a prospect would deter the majority from taking part in such mindless acts.
David in Purley, Croydon
texts: In answer to Nick from Sheffield, why do you think the army would want these useless louts? Lock these criminals up - they are a danger to the public.
Claire in London
texts: I think everyone arrested should be charged with incitement; their presence suggests a form of this. Everyone arrested should be tagged for a significant time and made to work at rebuiding the communities they have destroyed.
Anonymous
texts: What does Cameron expect when his government is repressing the people. Because of his cuts our young have no hope, no jobs, no decent housing, no prospects. This is not the end to the rioters because the government refuses to admit they are at fault keeping the people down.
Beth in Reading
texts: The riots are an embarrassment to our country but also a wake up call. Does this mean the PM will start putting a full focus in this country now, rather than helping other countries out? There are many factors as to why the riots happened and it needs a plan put in place to ensure it doesn't happen again. Remove benefits from those convicted. If you have to remove their council housing, put in place a system that ensures they will not be homeless.
Carol in London
emails: Cameron is adamant and resistent to any suggestions, appeals to reconsider the proposed cuts to the police budget. I would like to propose that the MPs take a 6% cut to their salaries in order to save money and then live within their means. What planet is the coalition party on!!!
David in Aberdeen
texts: Rioters on dole get 80% of rent paid? Moving them from cheap social housing to expensive private lets will increase burden on the taxpayer.
Dan in Oxford
texts: The riots weren't the product of gangs. It was a collective of youths who are led to believe that gang culture is a righteous way of life. These individuals don't belong to gangs, but aspire to be!
Jon in Reading
texts: When did we arrive at a society where honest, law-abiding adults are afraid on a daily basis of a minority of children and teenagers who are disrespectful, aggressive and lawless? This is not just during the recent riots, but in our daily lives and local communities at bus stops, in parks and on street corners. This would have been unthinkable a generation ago.
Colin Moran in London
emails: I am intrigued to know if David Cameron would still hug a hoodie.
David in South Wales
texts: Sadly the prime minister is missing many key points. He is very good on reactive measures but lacks any substance at all on seeking to be proactive in addressing the real issues.
Jennifer Daisy
tweets: Only in England can youths organise riots on Blackberry phones worth hundreds of £s while claiming to be poverty-stricken.
Wayne in Sheffield
Tough sentences for rioters and looters? I'll believe it when I see it. They need to throw the book at them and make a clear example of what happens if you act like an animal.
An acting police officer
texts: Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg are living in fantasy land if they think Police cuts will have no effect on visible Police presence. As an acting Police Officer I can honestly say that the cuts are already affecting visible Police presence.
How come Cameron cannot see this as well ? wonder if they had a petition signed by 100'000 saying the police cuts must stop what would he do ?.
This is why this country is in the sorry state it's in politicians claim to be the voices of the people which is a load of bollox or they would listen to the people like these Policemen on the front lines.
Anonymous
texts: I work as a member of police staff. Due to the current staff cuts, thousands of police staff are losing their jobs which are being filled by police officers who are in turn being taken off the streets. Mr Cameron needs to wake up because things could get worse as more police officers are taken off the streets
Gavin in London
emails: I'd love to know what is the point of arresting these looters and vandals and processing them through the courts when most get off with non-custodial sentences, cautions or small fines? It's a complete waste of time and of taxpayers money. If we aren't going to punish these people appropriately, irrespective of age, then we aren't going to see any improvement in their behaviour. At least give them large community service orders to make them clean up the damage they have caused.
Maggi Cook in Ashford, Kent
emails: Working with Young Offenders I know only too well at grass roots level how many of these youngsters get into trouble. On the whole they do not grow up in what most of us call a "normal" environment.
Jean in London
emails: Don't lay all the blame on gangs and youth culture. Plenty of so-called professionals got involved in the free-for-all. The deeper causes lie in our greedy materialistic society, and nothing will be improved by demonising the kids.
Radek in London
emails: On behalf of all the Polish builders working in London I would like to thank the rioters for creating so much work for restoration of the damages. Thanks to you, the children in Poland will have amazing Christmas!
Stephen in Wallsend
emails: If mobile networks are closed down those innocent people caught up in the trouble will be unable to communicate to get assistance or even assist the police in resolving issues. Closing off mobile networks is not the solution it will just add to the confusion and isolate innocent people during events like we've had this week.
Stacey in Canterbury
emails: I agree with Claire from London, part of the punishment for people charged should be to learn what impact their actions had on their community. Make them rebuild local shops, clean up their streets and rebuild the homes of those they destroyed. Perhaps then they will feel remorse for what damage they have caused to this society.
Nick in Sheffield
texts: I suggest those responsible with causing criminal damage and fear within communities should be enlisted to serve six months in Afghanistan. I'm sure such a prospect would deter the majority from taking part in such mindless acts.
David in Purley, Croydon
texts: In answer to Nick from Sheffield, why do you think the army would want these useless louts? Lock these criminals up - they are a danger to the public.
Claire in London
texts: I think everyone arrested should be charged with incitement; their presence suggests a form of this. Everyone arrested should be tagged for a significant time and made to work at rebuiding the communities they have destroyed.
Anonymous
texts: What does Cameron expect when his government is repressing the people. Because of his cuts our young have no hope, no jobs, no decent housing, no prospects. This is not the end to the rioters because the government refuses to admit they are at fault keeping the people down.
Beth in Reading
texts: The riots are an embarrassment to our country but also a wake up call. Does this mean the PM will start putting a full focus in this country now, rather than helping other countries out? There are many factors as to why the riots happened and it needs a plan put in place to ensure it doesn't happen again. Remove benefits from those convicted. If you have to remove their council housing, put in place a system that ensures they will not be homeless.
Carol in London
emails: Cameron is adamant and resistent to any suggestions, appeals to reconsider the proposed cuts to the police budget. I would like to propose that the MPs take a 6% cut to their salaries in order to save money and then live within their means. What planet is the coalition party on!!!
David in Aberdeen
texts: Rioters on dole get 80% of rent paid? Moving them from cheap social housing to expensive private lets will increase burden on the taxpayer.
Dan in Oxford
texts: The riots weren't the product of gangs. It was a collective of youths who are led to believe that gang culture is a righteous way of life. These individuals don't belong to gangs, but aspire to be!
Jon in Reading
texts: When did we arrive at a society where honest, law-abiding adults are afraid on a daily basis of a minority of children and teenagers who are disrespectful, aggressive and lawless? This is not just during the recent riots, but in our daily lives and local communities at bus stops, in parks and on street corners. This would have been unthinkable a generation ago.
Colin Moran in London
emails: I am intrigued to know if David Cameron would still hug a hoodie.
David in South Wales
texts: Sadly the prime minister is missing many key points. He is very good on reactive measures but lacks any substance at all on seeking to be proactive in addressing the real issues.
Jennifer Daisy
tweets: Only in England can youths organise riots on Blackberry phones worth hundreds of £s while claiming to be poverty-stricken.
Wayne in Sheffield
Tough sentences for rioters and looters? I'll believe it when I see it. They need to throw the book at them and make a clear example of what happens if you act like an animal.
An acting police officer
texts: Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg are living in fantasy land if they think Police cuts will have no effect on visible Police presence. As an acting Police Officer I can honestly say that the cuts are already affecting visible Police presence.