PJ87
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But the point stands that the mp needed to make an outrageous idea to provoke thought rather than the normal towards women
Oh she was dressed wrong
Oh she was walking alone
She asked for it
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But the point stands that the mp needed to make an outrageous idea to provoke thought rather than the normal towards women
Oh she was dressed wrong
Oh she was walking alone
She asked for it
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Just had an example of this irritation on the golf.
"And he's of to the perfect start, 3 birdies in his first 4 holes"
Well, no it ain't
Absolute perfect is 4 holes in one ( obviously not going to happen)
4 birdies is closer to perfect.
"And he's of to the perfect start, 3 birdies in his first 4 holes"
Well, no it ain't
Absolute perfect is 4 holes in one ( obviously not going to happen)
4 birdies is closer to perfect.
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They may be your thoughts but I don’t actually think most people think that way.
The MP may have been better served by making a sensible suggestion, like putting in place more cctv, and then people might have focussed on the issue at hand, rather than her daft statement.
PJ87
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Has it or has it not got people talking about solutions?
More CCTV? How much more do you want in London
The poor girl was picked up on bus CCTV wwlkkg past a bus, on a ring door bell .. on local CCTV
It wasn't like a remote area of nowhere this is one of the up and coming areas in London very popular with the 18-30 crowd for living as it's more affordable but still has a tube line
CCTV wouldn't have helped her either. She was taken by a copper who knew all this
How many young girls get taxis home just because they don't feel safe walking ? It's just wrong.
USER1999
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There is a world of difference between feeling safe, and being safe.
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She clarified her remarks today.
The bit in bold is the important bit for me.
Baroness Jenny Jones of Moulescoomb told Sky News that the idea was "not an entirely serious suggestion" and is not party policy.
She made the suggestion in the House of Lords on Wednesday, as peers debated domestic abuse legislation.
"I was just trying to highlight that when the police victim blame by asking women to stay home, we don't react. We just think it's normal," Baroness Jones said.
Asked if this would just be inflicting on men what women have to endure, even though it is self-imposed, she replied: "Exactly. That's my exact point.
"That in fact nobody makes a fuss when, for example, the police suggest women stay home. But when I suggest it, men are up in arms."
Baroness Jones added: "If this has sparked intense scrutiny, I'm really happy."
She said that misogyny should be made a hate crime, adding that while "all men are not abusers", "all men can help" stamp it out of society.
PhilTheFragger
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I think that everyone will agree that this subject deserves its own thread, rather than bunging up the random irritations thread ?
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
No, they can't. They could help make women feel safer, but in reality, it won't stop homicidal maniacs. There are two different issues here.
Sorry! Timing!
Sorry! Timing!
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So you agree
None of the non-criminal men in the world were in anyway at fault. It was a criminal who did it!
PJ87
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Read what Paul said from the mp
"That in fact nobody makes a fuss when, for example, the police suggest women stay home. But when I suggest it, men are up in arms."
I stand by what I said. People don't question when it's one way but the other way men are up in arms
MegaSteve
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More than randomly irritated that I am not fifty years younger...
They've been featuring a new[ish] BMX track, in nearby Kenton, on the telly today...
And, boy does it look FUN!
They've been featuring a new[ish] BMX track, in nearby Kenton, on the telly today...
And, boy does it look FUN!
Beezerk
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harpo_72
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Finally got round to turning down a job offer that was 45% below current wages. I explained myself, got asked if I had considered the benefits. They weren’t bad but were on a points system. It’s just the points we’re not very much and did not allow much in the options stakes. Also the benefits did not make up the 45% shortfall. The next question was what would be suitable so I told them, they freely admitted that was out of scope, and I was asked was I only interested in the money ... well yes, actually
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There is a world of difference between being advised to stay home and being made to stay home.
And there are plenty of places that I as a single man wouldn't walk around at night. It's not just women that feel threatened.
PJ87
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We can play equality bingo but same old comments come out .. I don't feel safe either
But it's simple fact women don't feel safe a lot more places than men
That's the point but every one just wants to point out how hard done by men are
chrisd
Major Champion
Could you please explain how we alter the status quo please Paul and maybe tell how children can be made to feel safer too
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By not burying our heads in the sand, have a grown up discussion and accepting there are issues across society that may take generations to change.
Maybe we can tackle one issue at a time and accept we may need everybody to be involved.
Some issues may involve all and some issues some.
How’s that for a starter?
chrisd
Major Champion
Great in theory Paul but sadly the world doesn't work that way
PJ87
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Totally agree, but we have to start somewhere, or at least try.
