Splinter wrote
Yes but that was racism and ignorance , and by and large it has been overcome . What I am talking about now is mindless violence.
BAS Wrote
I think you will find that in the majority of countries that still have conscription the reverse is the case, and the level of violence amongst this group is far lower than the uk.
Just wait till the world cup starts!
Softus wrote
fraid so! You seem to have that sort of effect on people
teddyboys,Running battles with blacks in Notting Hill in the 50s
Yes but that was racism and ignorance , and by and large it has been overcome . What I am talking about now is mindless violence.
BAS Wrote
Brilliant idea - take a bunch of disaffected, disorganised, unfit hoodlums, and turn them out fitter, better trained, and with an institutionalised hatred of authority.....
I think you will find that in the majority of countries that still have conscription the reverse is the case, and the level of violence amongst this group is far lower than the uk.
Just wait till the world cup starts!
Softus wrote
Did I really deserve that?
fraid so! You seem to have that sort of effect on people