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I disagree, from a UK government perspective, its a excellent law, implemented perfectly. Yeah, there was a little backlash this time. The police have issued a

I disagree, from a UK government perspective, its a excellent law, implemented perfectly. Yeah, there was a little backlash this time. The police have issued an apology, maybe a few front line officers will be disciplined (somewhat unlikely), then it'll all be forgotten and next time it will barely make the news, and after that its just an everyday occurrence. The opposition (Labour) party is refusing to say they will repeal the legislation if they win the next election, they haven't said they won't, that's not the politicians way, but what they did say was “We can’t come into office, picking through all the conservative legislation and repealing it” [0]. make no mistake this isn't a law our government wants, its a law our parliament wants, both sides of the house, and it is here to stay, whether we the people want it or not. It's almost like people that want power and control become politicians to enact laws that give them power and control... Maybe we need some kind of checks and balances on the power of parliament, or maybe, the desire to be a politician should make you ineligible for the role. [0] https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/may/08/labour-urged-to-say-whether-it-would-scrap-new-anti-protest-laws https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/may/08/labour-urge...

1827163 3y ago
Yes, many people who crave power and control will gravitate to positions of authority. In many cases it's a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, a personality disorder, that causes it. The behavior is compulsive, they have to be in control at all times. And there is a cluster of symptoms that come together, it's possible to spot this.
nprateem 3y ago
Of course Labour won't repeal it. At the first disruptive protest the Tories will have them over a barrel.
- silasdavis 3y ago
  They might as a concession for confidence and supply from the Liberal Democrats. Which might suit all involved since the lib dems could be blamed in such an event.
- _joel 3y ago
  No point shooting yourself in the foot when you're this clear in front... Ammendements will be made, I'm confident of that, when they actually have the power to do so.

1827163 3y ago

Yes, many people who crave power and control will gravitate to positions of authority. In many cases it's a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, a personality disorder, that causes it. The behavior is compulsive, they have to be in control at all times. And there is a cluster of symptoms that come together, it's possible to spot this.

nprateem 3y ago

Of course Labour won't repeal it. At the first disruptive protest the Tories will have them over a barrel.

silasdavis 3y ago
They might as a concession for confidence and supply from the Liberal Democrats. Which might suit all involved since the lib dems could be blamed in such an event.
_joel 3y ago
No point shooting yourself in the foot when you're this clear in front... Ammendements will be made, I'm confident of that, when they actually have the power to do so.