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Britain
U.K. Considers Banning Drinking on Buses
2005-11-01
The British government is considering a proposal to ban drinking on public transport, Defense Secretary John Reid said Sunday.
"Government has an obligation to protect the public from beer burps!"
"It is a proposal for discussion," Reid said in an interview with British Broadcasting Corp. television's Sunday AM program.
"So stop rolling your eyes!"
He said the government's so-called "respect czar," Louise Casey, had proposed the government should discuss whether drinking should be allowed on public transport. "It is right that people should be able to have a civilized drink at whatever time they want," Reid said.
"Nigel! Pass me the brown paper bag! I need a civilized drink!"
"But it is right also that people should be responsible about not being abusive through drink on buses and other places. That is the balance of rights and responsibilities."
I could be wrong, but I think the Respect Czar has too much time on her hands.
Posted by:Fred

#8  But no bar car on a commuter? What kind of a country is this? Next they'll want to prohibit bridge on the train because it offends moose limb passengers.
Posted by: Slainter Phush8544   2005-11-01 19:14  

#7  How about, you know, something totally radical, like enforcing the law on disordely conduct whilst drunk???

It could never work. Far better to return to group punishment and puritanism for all.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2005-11-01 18:55  

#6  Maybe if they did a little more to keep bombs off the transports then people wouldn't feel the need to drink when they ride.
Posted by: DoDo   2005-11-01 11:38  

#5  Wow! Even New Orleans disallows likker on street cars and buses - surprises a lot of folks to.
Posted by: Shipman   2005-11-01 09:54  

#4  Wud this new rule apply to everyone or just the bus driver?
Posted by: GK   2005-11-01 08:40  

#3  R*E*S*P*E*C*T find out what it means to me! (sock it to me, sock it to me......)

Well, someone had to say it 8^P.

Respect Czar, huh, sounds like a job for a Moooselimb
Posted by: AlanC   2005-11-01 08:09  

#2  Louise Casey: We are a unit set up in January 2003, only 18 months ago, to lead the government’s overall fight to tackle anti-social behaviour.
I could be wrong, but I think the Respect Czar has too much time on her hands.

Civic life reduced to preschool.
Posted by: Red Dog   2005-11-01 01:01  

#1  We'll know it's time for the revolution when we get our very own "respect czar."
Posted by: PBMcL   2005-11-01 00:44  

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