The Usual Suspects…and where was Neighbourhood Watch…
Posted in News under Council Watch | on May 03 2008
Dangerous behaviour should be looked at from two angles. One is that of those looking to prevent folk harming themselves: traffic lights for foods, gruesome adverts for smokers, shock horror video warnings for drink drivers. Do they work? Should we try? Because from the second angle, we are responsible for our own actions, and it’s our choice if we go to hell in a handcart.
Well, we agree totally with the second (with the proviso that our behaviour shouldn’t harm others) but are convinced that is our duty to make others aware of the dangers of the choices they make and the consequences. Judged by the results of the local elections, our warnings weren’t communicated well enough, because the behaviour of the vast majority who did not find time or the desire to vote - and of the few who did - hardly altered.
So, dear fellow citizen, we will try harder, work longer, and dig deeper to inform you of what is being done in your name, to your detriment and, most frequently, without your knowledge or agreement.
To all those who voted for us: we thank you for your civic responsibility, your courage, and your conviction.