Notices
Non Scooby Related Anything Non-Scooby related

Yeah because that would be justice

Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:33 PM
  #1  
RB170's Avatar
RB170
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Default Yeah because that would be justice

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4173479.stm
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:35 PM
  #2  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Default

FOR F$CKS SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!

Can EVERYBODY PPPLEEEEEEAAAASSEEEEE vote Conservative!!!!!!


That is an absolute joke. just cos labour are the party of the peasant doesn't mean high earners should suffer.

A Mars bar is 30p, irrespective of what you earn.

I beg the question, why f$cking bother earning more.

God I'm pissed off.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:37 PM
  #3  
Hanslow's Avatar
Hanslow
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 4,496
Likes: 0
From: Derbyshire
Default

So that's the rich that the government have pissed off now.

Are there any groups left to really annoy?

Time to work out how much I can rake-in on benefits for doing fek-all rather than working
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:44 PM
  #4  
MattW's Avatar
MattW
Scooby Regular
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,021
Likes: 0
Default

£15k fine wow
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:50 PM
  #5  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Default

Majority rule isn't it.

Majority are peasants so laws will be in favour of peasants.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:55 PM
  #6  
RB170's Avatar
RB170
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 0
Default

It's rediculous

I'm guessing it will mean that someone who is considered better off will pay more for a lesser crime than someone who is worse off will for a major one, if you know what I mean
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:55 PM
  #7  
boxst's Avatar
boxst
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 11,905
Likes: 0
Default

Hello

I heard this, and wondered if it will influence the Police's decision to prosecute: i.e. target obviously affluent people as the fine will be greater.

Steve.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:57 PM
  #8  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by RB170
It's rediculous

I'm guessing it will mean that someone who is considered better off will pay more for a lesser crime than someone who is worse off will for a major one, if you know what I mean
There is a potential overlap yes.

Words can't describe how pissed off this makes me.

It's a blatant vote winner - most of the country are pikeys so ppikeys will love this.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 12:59 PM
  #9  
MattW's Avatar
MattW
Scooby Regular
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 8,021
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by boxst
Hello

I heard this, and wondered if it will influence the Police's decision to prosecute: i.e. target obviously affluent people as the fine will be greater.

Steve.
Surely this is true now. Good old motoring convictions are based on an officer's word, whereas a burglarly requires proof. Even then the burglar will probably get a rehabilitation order or probation.

I do resent the fact that as a normally law abiding citizen, if i do 80 on a motorway I get a bigger slap than a serial offender.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:02 PM
  #10  
DrEvil's Avatar
DrEvil
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 8,384
Likes: 0
From: Surrey, UK
Default

Ah, but it you spread your seed and get the CSA involved enough - could the government end up paying you, ie minus figure fines?
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:11 PM
  #11  
Dracoro's Avatar
Dracoro
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 10,261
Likes: 0
From: A powerslide near you
Default

What's the problem. Are you guys actually defending law breakers? I thought everyone here wanted more severe punishments for crimes.

For sure there are better ways to do things but I don't really care as these new rules won't affect me as I don't break the law. And if I ever did, I'd know what the risks are. At the moment the risks aren't that great for many people so they chance it.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:12 PM
  #12  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Dracoro
What's the problem. Are you guys actually defending law breakers? I thought everyone here wanted more severe punishments for crimes.

For sure there are better ways to do things but I don't really care as these new rules won't affect me as I don't break the law. And if I ever did, I'd know what the risks are. At the moment the risks aren't that great for many people so they chance it.

Draco - It's the principle.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:14 PM
  #13  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Excellent idea!!

The pain of the penalty should be the same however wealthy you are - or whats the point of fines???

Another SUPERB Labour policy!!

Some just don't 'Get-It' yet do they?? The Tories are finished, no good bleeting and crying!!

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:16 PM
  #14  
goonasuk's Avatar
goonasuk
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 594
Likes: 0
Default

Think the point is why should one person be fined more cos they earn more... a crime is a crime and should carry its penalty not be different for different people.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:17 PM
  #15  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Originally Posted by MattW
I do resent the fact that as a normally law abiding citizen, if i do 80 on a motorway I get a bigger slap than a serial offender.
Tell you what, do 70 and get NO slap whatsoever! How about that? Go on you KNOW it makes sense!!

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:17 PM
  #16  
SJ_Skyline's Avatar
SJ_Skyline
Scooby Senior
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 21,922
Likes: 2
From: Limbo
Wink

Originally Posted by pslewis
Excellent idea!!

The pain of the penalty should be the same however wealthy you are - or whats the point of fines???

Another SUPERB Labour policy!!

Some just don't 'Get-It' yet do they?? The Tories are finished, no good bleeting and crying!!

Pete



Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:18 PM
  #17  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Default

"pslewis - the voice of the social underclass".
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:18 PM
  #18  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Originally Posted by goonasuk
Think the point is why should one person be fined more cos they earn more... a crime is a crime and should carry its penalty not be different for different people.
The idea of a penalty is to inflict pain on the criminal - that pain SHOULD be the same regardless of wealth .............. surely to god??

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:19 PM
  #19  
Peanuts's Avatar
Peanuts
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 8,606
Likes: 0
From: Portsmouth
Default

it should be the absolute opposite.
the pikeys should pay the most!!!
Chavs should pay almost as much,

I wonder what the figures are for criminal earnings (in reality) in relation to income, chavs need money for special brew and skins, pikeys need money for dags food and a new caravan.
so they rob.

what are current stats. for middle to high earners committing these sort of crimes
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:19 PM
  #20  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Originally Posted by Senior_AP
"pslewis - the voice of REASON".
EXACTLY!! well someone has to!!

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:20 PM
  #21  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by Peanuts
it should be the absolute opposite.
the pikeys should pay the most!!!
Chavs should pay almost as much,

I wonder what the figures are for criminal earnings (in reality) in relation to income, chavs need money for special brew and skins, pikeys need money for dags food and a new caravan.
so they rob.

what are current stats. for middle to high earners committing these sort of crimes

Classic.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:21 PM
  #22  
Senior_AP's Avatar
Senior_AP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,467
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by pslewis
EXACTLY!! well someone has to!!

Pete

"pslewis - the voice of the social underclass".
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:21 PM
  #23  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Originally Posted by Peanuts
what are current stats. for middle to high earners committing crimes
About 80% speeding and murdering on the roads?? Good enough guess for you??

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:24 PM
  #24  
Peanuts's Avatar
Peanuts
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 8,606
Likes: 0
From: Portsmouth
Default

without intent it most surely would be mans laughter?
what about the lack of tax, mot or insurance that the lesser classes are so keen on these days?

been in a scrape with anyone who isnt insured?
sure changes your perspective in a hurry.
Andy
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:24 PM
  #25  
hail-hail's Avatar
hail-hail
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,400
Likes: 0
Default

I think in principle it is ok.
The point of fining people is to deter them from doing stuff again. There is also an element of punishment involved.

Person 1 gets caught doing 50 in a 30 - fined £300
Person 2 gets caught doing 50 in a 30 - fined £300

Person 1 is a millionaire, Person 2 makes millionaires shortbread.

If we are using fines as a punishment / to deter this will not affect the millionaire in the slightest.

How is this fair?
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:24 PM
  #26  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Pathetic ...... if you don't want the fine, don't do the crime!!

FFS how simple can it be? Derrrrrrrrr, my brain hurts!

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:25 PM
  #27  
Peanuts's Avatar
Peanuts
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 8,606
Likes: 0
From: Portsmouth
Default

Ive worked hard for my money, why shouldnt I be allowed to commit more crimes with it
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:27 PM
  #28  
SJ_Skyline's Avatar
SJ_Skyline
Scooby Senior
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 21,922
Likes: 2
From: Limbo
Default

More like if you don't want the fine, don't vote labour!
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:28 PM
  #29  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Person 1 earns the national average of £35k - 50 in a 30 = £300 fine

Person 2 earns, earns lets say a modest £100k - 50 in a 30 = £900 fine

That IS fair!!!

If I was fined £300 I would moan but it wouldn't really matter to me ..... £900 would hurt more and make me REALLY sure I didnt speed again!!

Its so simple, so fair, thats I am amazed at the lack of common sense from some!?

Pete
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 01:29 PM
  #30  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Originally Posted by SJ_Skyline
More like if you don't want the fine, don't vote labour!
So? Tory manifesto says there will be no fines then?? Clown!

Pete
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:23 PM.