[Cherie]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I remarked specifically on the 'negative' aspect Cherie, because the original post was specifically about those 'fans' who did not observe the silence, but I do applaud, not only those who did pay their respects, but - after Josy enlightened me with his post - also those fans who tried in vain to persuade the dissenting fans to comply, and those who subsequently condemned those dissenters.

Speed Bumps - 'Sleeping Policemen'.

The above is what I would say to anyone if I were pressed to give a two word answer to all that is wrong with our society.

'Sleeping Policemen' are an admission - not only - that some drivers will not adhere to the speed limits on some of our roads -- despite an intrinsic Moral Code, inherent intelligence, instruction, guidance, and the Law -- but also, that we are actually powerless to make these bastards comply. Hence, Speed Bumps are built into these roads.

Speed Bumps; the cost of which installation and maintenance have to be paid for by all of us drivers who do comply with the law, annoy the hell out those of us who do comply with Law, and cause additional wear and tear to the vehicles of those of us who do comply with Law.

In other words - Speed Bumps are an example of how in a Democracy an ignorant, selfish minority actually impose their will upon the vast majority.

Last night 4 days after Bonfire Night, as with the 7 days before Bonfire Night, very, very loud 'Bangers' and 'Rockets' were being set off by a couple of households nearby us. This started around 6.30 pm and went on until about 10.30 pm, ruining ours - and our other neighbours - evening, and frightening our dogs beyond the expected and accepted 'traditional' couple of days 'Guy Fawkes' celebrations. This is yet another example of how an ignorant and selfish mindless minority, impose their will upon the decent, considerate majority.

Boorish idiots talking and laughing loudly in the cinema, ignorant and brazen 'queue jumpers' and 'dragged up' yobbos who piss in the street outside pubs and clubs - carelessly exposing themselves to passers by into the bargain -- the examples go on.

And the mindless, selfish minority who acted so disgustingly during the one minutes silence, marring the ceremony for the majority who wanted to pay their respects to the fallen by observing the silence, are just another example.

The trouble is, that this minority is growing year by year and their total disregard for others, arrogantly increasing with each successive generation.

The above all said, then I stand by my condemnation of the ignorant and vile fans in question, and all that they represent.

I agree with all you have said Kirk, but it does irk me that the minority always get the headlines, I know this is what makes news and sells newspapers, taking football supporters as an example it is always the minority of racists, or hooligans etc that get the press and unfortunately tar their fellow supporters with the same brush.