Tigger, My final Words.

Tigger as we are hijacking this thread , i will make these my last words. Years ago there were police houses on estates, i know this because the estate i grew up on had a number of police houses on it, which even to this day still have the stone police crest's above their front door, so the idea isn't a new one, i also remember when they were occupied, the police officer living there was an integral part of the community and all in all things seemed much better in comparison to today.

"So I say again" - given the chance, with the perks previously mentioned some police officers 'if asked' might like the challenge or opportunity to live in funded houses in order to make a real difference to the lives of the "many decent people" who live on troubled estates.

I agree stiff sentences play a part Tiggs, but there has got to be more to it than that, what happens when these people are released again?, the reality is they become well connected with other criminals inside, they learn new criminal skills from other prisoners, they know they have no chance of finding work on release, they cannot earn money, they have no were to live and little or no future ("they deserve it i agree").

Unfortunately the reality is that without any reconditioning, re-educating etc the majority of criminals have nothing to lose and will re-offend on release, the cycle goes on and on.

If "just the stick" is applied the situation will only get worse, without an "effective" rehabilitation system in place these walking "time bombs" will be left to their own devices on release, roaming around the UK looking for easy prey to live off. Without 'effective rehabilitation programmes' you are just storing up trouble for the future.

Anyway Tiggs, i think we will have to agree to disagree but thats life and thats why these
"have your say columns exist", i have enjoyed raising your blood pressure, but no hard feelings i am sure we will fence words again.

Yours for the last time on this subject,

ELChrisgre

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