Should the Home Secretary be arrested?

B.A.Ware · 20-07-2007, 03:11 PM

I don't think they should be arrested any more than i should be for hedge hopping and playing knock and run when i was a young kid.

I find it quite refreshing to see politicians being honest and upfront for a change,at least they have had some real life experiences.

Westcountryman · 20-07-2007, 04:50 PM

I have never, and will never, take/smoke/inject any kind of illegal drug. I don't consider it a 'real life experience', I consider it a criminal offence.

Anthony Butcher · 20-07-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by B.A.Ware

I don't think they should be arrested any more than i should be for hedge hopping and playing knock and run when i was a young kid.

I find it quite refreshing to see politicians being honest and upfront for a change,at least they have had some real life experiences.

Surely the logical conclusion from that is that no one should be arrested or cautioned for Cannabis related offences because it isn't serious and is just life experience?

B.A.Ware · 21-07-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony Butcher

Surely the logical conclusion from that is that no one should be arrested or cautioned for Cannabis related offences because it isn't serious and is just life experience?

Surely the conclusion is common sense should prevail.

This is relatively a minor offense that happened 25 years ago and harmed no one but themselves.

Should we arrest everybody who admits that they have broken the speed limit in the past.

Anthony Butcher · 21-07-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by B.A.Ware

This is relatively a minor offense that happened 25 years ago and harmed no one but themselves.

So it is within the legal time limit for an offence? If it harms no one but themselves, why are people being arrested and cautioned for it now? Either it is an offence or it isn't.

What if they had done it five years ago? Or just one year ago? What about if it was just last month? Would that make a difference? Where do you draw the line? I am pretty sure that 30 years is the statutory time limit that the police have to adhere to.

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Originally Posted by B.A.Ware

Should we arrest everybody who admits that they have broken the speed limit in the past.

If someone publicly admits to speeding then they should get points on their license, yes.

g hall · 21-07-2007, 05:38 PM

What we need are less laws and the ones left to be more sensibly enforced.

I would decriminalise ALL drugs BUT only allow consumption of certain drugs on licensed premises. with possession outside of these premises treated harshly.

At the end of the day more people have suffered more because of the effects of the legalised drugs - cigarettes, alcohol caffeine etc.,

I would have thought that people who want "smaller" government would understand that position.

Mind you it is nice to see the hypocrisy of mainstream politicians exposed

Anthony Butcher · 21-07-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by g hall

What we need are less laws and the ones left to be more sensibly enforced.

I would decriminalise ALL drugs BUT only allow consumption of certain drugs on licensed premises. with possession outside of these premises treated harshly.

At the end of the day more people have suffered more because of the effects of the legalised drugs - cigarettes, alcohol caffeine etc.,

I would have thought that people who want "smaller" government would understand that position.

That's a very different debate though.

John Carter · 21-07-2007, 08:51 PM

The question has to be: Have they actually had a toke in the past or is it BS instituted by McStalin to make his cabinet appear more honest?

mkpdavies · 22-07-2007, 06:21 PM

If you are a politician, then the laws you make don't apply.

I thought everyone knew that.

kernow · 25-07-2007, 08:32 PM

I would have zero tolerance for all drug users! Drug addiction is self inflicted, these people commit crimes against others to feed their habit! Kernow type harsh punishment would solve problem! It's all a matter bottle by the government to impose harsh penalties, instead of spending a fortune of taxpayers money, giving these people substitute drugs and counselling, spend it on chucking them in a secure unit doing cold turkey for however long it takes for a cure.

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20-07-2007, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
B.A.Ware Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,640 Party: UKIP	I don't think they should be arrested any more than i should be for hedge hopping and playing knock and run when i was a young kid. I find it quite refreshing to see politicians being honest and upfront for a change,at least they have had some real life experiences. __________________ We’re not just about Europe.

20-07-2007, 04:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	I have never, and will never, take/smoke/inject any kind of illegal drug. I don't consider it a 'real life experience', I consider it a criminal offence. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

21-07-2007, 05:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
g hall Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: erewhon Posts: 5,638	What we need are less laws and the ones left to be more sensibly enforced. I would decriminalise ALL drugs BUT only allow consumption of certain drugs on licensed premises. with possession outside of these premises treated harshly. At the end of the day more people have suffered more because of the effects of the legalised drugs - cigarettes, alcohol caffeine etc., I would have thought that people who want "smaller" government would understand that position. Mind you it is nice to see the hypocrisy of mainstream politicians exposed __________________ "That government is best which governs least." "This is a sharp Medicine, but it is a Physician for all diseases and miseries". "To be "matter of fact" about the world is to blunder into fantasy --and dull fantasy at that, as the real world is strange and wonderful." TANSTAAFL TANJ

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mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 31,158 Party: Libertarian Party	If you are a politician, then the laws you make don't apply. I thought everyone knew that. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Blue Labour, Lib Dems

21-07-2007, 08:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
John Carter Uber Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Sabbatical Posts: 5,110	The question has to be: Have they actually had a toke in the past or is it BS instituted by McStalin to make his cabinet appear more honest?

25-07-2007, 08:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
kernow Uber Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,184	I would have zero tolerance for all drug users! Drug addiction is self inflicted, these people commit crimes against others to feed their habit! Kernow type harsh punishment would solve problem! It's all a matter bottle by the government to impose harsh penalties, instead of spending a fortune of taxpayers money, giving these people substitute drugs and counselling, spend it on chucking them in a secure unit doing cold turkey for however long it takes for a cure.

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