@NoNameDrifter@BBCNolan@oharamal@belfastcc You want to 'lock up' people who are suffering from addiction? No one knows anyone else's story. I would almost guarantee that most have their addiction due to trauma and would give anything to get off whatever they are addicted to. We need to help them not lock them up.
Extremely frustrating listening to @BBCNolan this morning. The same conversation around drug use in the city centre yet AGAIN. @oharamal has been offering the best solution for years now. It's now time for @belfastcc to let Mal take the lead.
The argument that a Bonfire Commission must be opposed because it would become "another Parades Commission" says a lot.
I'm not sure it's rooted in a genuine fear that legitimate cultural expression would be curtailed - thousands of parades take place every year. The role of the Parades Commission has never been to abolish parading - it cannot actually ban a parade - but to place conditions on the small minority of events where there were (& are ) concerns about intimidation, sectarianism, disorder & public safety. Remember Drumcree in the 1990s? Enough said.
The real concern seems to be that a Bonfire Commission would apply the same principle to bonfires. It would distinguish between legitimate cultural celebration and the paramilitary influence, sectarian displays, racist material, hate symbols, illegal flag burning & health/safety breaches that have become intertwined with bonfire culture in a minority of locations.
If that's the objection, then the issue is not about cultural expression. It's the prospect that the excesses attached to some bonfires - including breaches of the law - rather than the bonfires themselves—would become subject to centralised scrutiny and regulation.
@CarlJWhyte You spoke brilliantly yesterday Carl. The PSNI need to step up. Surely its a criminal offence to build these on either public or HE land?........not to mention the damage done to access these sites. If I built a campfire at the front of my estate I'd be arrested,charged & fined.
@KTHopkins@naomi_long One of the most disgusting things I've ever heard!!! To attack anyone's appearance as an argument shows the lack of intelligence in this vile woman.
@BBCJayneMcC Trying to put out a fire with a water pistol. As May approaches where does unionism turn.........Allister who would pull down the institutions with a smile on his face ........Burrows the epitome of narcissism.
@williamcrawley "Inappropriate behaviour" doesn't quite cut it does it William. They state some may have had knowledge of Inappropriate behaviour but it wasn't reported.........Ian Paisley Jr's stated very clearly he reported it to Mr Putts, surley they are "party officers"?
@MatthewTaylorNI This message from Jim Allister is completely unacceptable. While there is a fleeting reference to the victims at the start, the bulk of it focuses on the Protocol. Today should solely be about recognising the victims and ensuring both Donaldsons face the full force of the law
Just catching up on the View and i have to say......@EoinTennyson spoke fantastically. Not in any shape or form and @allianceparty vote but his views will make me rethink next year's election.
@Mappy6984 Someone trying.......despite the clear challenges they have. How about you go shave your 50 shades of grey beard and sort out that nose ring.
@HumanityChad@TheJoeySwoll speaks about this on a daily basis. This is real gym culture, helping each other and giving advice where we can. Love to see it.
@hell_line0 If women can walk away from their responsibilities by having an abortion then surely it makes sense that men can walk away and not pay child support.