realgolferuk
(Carpal \'Tunnel)
26/08/2008 20:51
Re: This seriously worries me

I think it seems fine. Then again, it should come with the caveat that certain words/phrases/types of material can prompt a "bug" somewhere in the system that can catch the bad guys.

f.w.i.w. I mostly approve of the "big brother" ideas that are taking over the world we live in. As controversial as it will undoubtedly be, I would support ID cards and DNA databases IF it could be 99.9% safe that those of us that live by the law and try to do the right thing are properly protected.

Trouble is (contradicting myself, maybe) we have reached a remarkable stage of non-tolerance to so many things. I went shopping yesterday to a new hyper-store, where the local council feels it is necessary to charge for parking.....I know that the owners tried (in vain) to get their allotted area free for up to 2 hours. The tills were jammed up (computer glitch) and many of us were left waiting 20 minutes to get through the check-out. Thankfully, I didn't get a ticket, but others had......at the bargain price of £60. It's described as an "excess charge"....I'd call it a FINE, NO MORE than racketeering, plain and simple.

Last time a council body tried to extort money from me, I argued that I had the right to represent myself in a court of law and that by making a different charge for paying within 7 days was actually prejudicing my right of appeal. I asked them v.v. nicely to forward my date to appear in court. It never arrived......odd that....3" of bumper outside a parking bay is hardly a £50 offence....

Oooohhh, so off topic.....sorry, rant over.


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