Gee Cee Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 What a sad indictment of the times that we live in - The Cathedral has had to install CCTV to try and combat the frequent attacks by vandals. It never used to be like this in the days of the birch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIchard Britten Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, Gee Cee said: What a sad indictment of the times that we live in - The Cathedral has had to install CCTV to try and combat the frequent attacks by vandals. It never used to be like this in the days of the birch. Indeed, Vandalism was invented shortly after birching was banned and there are no recorded occurances of it before then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 You would think tha God would protect it if he was bothered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I'm sure there's the odd 'Noggin the Bad was ere - 898AD' scratched into the walls too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 During the birch era vandals burned down Summerland, killing 50 people. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Churches were a place of worship that were left open 24 hours a day. The first serious case of damage and theft in recent years was in Castletown about 20 years ago. Youths were seen in the area at the time. The little shits will likely be proud parents and gandparents by now. Friends across had their church panelling stripped one night. A white van was seen in the vicinity. It is a sign of the times though. I suppose years ago even gypos would respect the church. These days people makes jokes about 'the invisible man in the sky', which rather misses the point and only demonstrates their misunderstanding of what religion and respect is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIchard Britten Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, gettafa said: Churches were a place of worship that were left open 24 hours a day. The first serious case of damage and theft in recent years was in Castletown about 20 years ago. Youths were seen in the area at the time. The little shits will likely be proud parents and gandparents by now. Friends across had their church panelling stripped one night. A white van was seen in the vicinity. It is a sign of the times though. I suppose years ago even gypos would respect the church. These days people makes jokes about 'the invisible man in the sky', which rather misses the point and only demonstrates their misunderstanding of what religion and respect is. Blimey, with such iron cast substantial evidence like that I am surprised they weren't given the firing squad and their ashes cast into the Mariana Trench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 It is disgusting and unforgivable to vandalise any property or vehicles, unfortunately how often do you see anyone being prosecuted for these so called minor crimes, they are not minor to the people whose cars or property has been attacked. And sometimes these people do get caught but let off with a caution. If these little horrors are too young to prosecute go for the parents, make them pay those kids are their responsibility and perhaps they would control them with more enthusiasm. When I was young I do not remember kids wandering around in packs. Perhaps it is time we had a Borstal and used it the soft approach is not working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 If they'd have had cctv backstage in churches and cathedrals a few years ago it would have prevented a lot more crimes. 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 hours ago, RIchard Britten said: Indeed, Vandalism was invented shortly after birching was banned and there are no recorded occurances of it before then. No but the birch made sure the muppets thought twice before vandalising other people's property 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Declan said: During the birch era vandals burned down Summerland, killing 50 people. In the world of incorrect facts, you are indeed the king. It wasn't vandals but three boys smoking in a hut. However, don't let the facts get in the way of your flippant commenting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIchard Britten Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Neil Down said: No but the birch made sure the muppets thought twice before vandalising other people's property As I am sure JW will correct you with his extensive research, recidivism was a lot higher than your rose tinteds led you to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, RIchard Britten said: As I am sure JW will correct you with his extensive research, recidivism was a lot higher than your rose tinteds led you to believe. I await some factual evidence then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, Neil Down said: In the world of incorrect facts, you are indeed the king. It wasn't vandals but three boys smoking in a hut. However, don't let the facts get in the way of your flippant commenting They broke the lock to get into the hut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Neil Down loves the birch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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