Tony Blair: newer, bolder, and really f***ed up
I always considered Tony Blair to be somewhat reasonable. Emphasis on "somewhat". Maybe he has always just seemed more reasonable than Bush (although that is hardly difficult). When I read this article, however, I was simply at a loss for words. Here is an excerpt:
"CHILDREN below the age of 10 will be subject to antisocial behaviour orders for the first time under sweeping new powers to combat yob culture.
The “baby Asbo” or “Basbo” would see a troublesome child barred from verbally abusing neighbours or banned from parts of an estate. But it would be a lighter punishment than a full Asbo and youngsters would not be named and shamed.
The move comes amid growing concern in No 10 over “pre-teen” crime and antisocial behaviour. However, government lawyers are concerned about the move because the law says a child under 10 cannot be held responsible for a crime.."
And it gets better. Other measures include:
"Problem families being moved to “sin bins” — secure gated communities patrolled by wardens and CCTV cameras, where they would face curfews and be kept away from the rest of society."
Apparently, "The controversial respect bill is being secretly drafted by Downing Street officials. The prime minister has told his officials that the bill is a top priority as he seeks to demonstrate that his mind is fully focused on the domestic agenda once more.
Unusually, the bill is being drafted by No 10 with the intention of putting it straight into law, rather than the usual Home Office consultation paper."
Just, go read the article. It is shocking.
Ok, now read this article. Seriously, go read it. I honestly don't know what to say about it. Here is the title: "We can clamp down on antisocial children before birth, says Blair".
Am I missing something here? Or is this really as messed up as I think it is?
"CHILDREN below the age of 10 will be subject to antisocial behaviour orders for the first time under sweeping new powers to combat yob culture.
The “baby Asbo” or “Basbo” would see a troublesome child barred from verbally abusing neighbours or banned from parts of an estate. But it would be a lighter punishment than a full Asbo and youngsters would not be named and shamed.
The move comes amid growing concern in No 10 over “pre-teen” crime and antisocial behaviour. However, government lawyers are concerned about the move because the law says a child under 10 cannot be held responsible for a crime.."
And it gets better. Other measures include:
"Problem families being moved to “sin bins” — secure gated communities patrolled by wardens and CCTV cameras, where they would face curfews and be kept away from the rest of society."
Apparently, "The controversial respect bill is being secretly drafted by Downing Street officials. The prime minister has told his officials that the bill is a top priority as he seeks to demonstrate that his mind is fully focused on the domestic agenda once more.
Unusually, the bill is being drafted by No 10 with the intention of putting it straight into law, rather than the usual Home Office consultation paper."
Just, go read the article. It is shocking.
Ok, now read this article. Seriously, go read it. I honestly don't know what to say about it. Here is the title: "We can clamp down on antisocial children before birth, says Blair".
Am I missing something here? Or is this really as messed up as I think it is?
posted by Jordan at 12:44 PM
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