You Brits and your fucking nanny state...

Troubleshooter · 04-20-2005, 08:06 PM

http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/Content...5+14:22:05:990

Health and safety takes the cake

March 25, 2005 21:40

GENERATIONS of children have enjoyed it, but now health and safety inspectors say a ride at Felixstowe's funfair is no longer a fairground attraction.

The inspectors have closed the "cake walk" in the Crazy House after 72 years of operation because it does not meet current safety regulations.

But no-one has ever had an accident on the moving walkway, which dates back to the days when funfair visitors gained their thrills from gallopers, big wheels, helter skelters and chair-o-planes.

...more...

jaguar · 04-21-2005, 05:02 AM

Becuase nothing has ever been closed for legal reasons in the 'we embody personal responsability' United States.

Troubleshooter · 04-21-2005, 07:50 AM

Come on, you can do better than that. Socialist sissy...

Catwoman · 04-21-2005, 07:59 AM

What search did you do to end up on that story?? But thanks for reminding me; I must write to my MP to get that dangerous looking pen on my desk removed. You could have someone's eye out with that.

glatt · 04-21-2005, 08:09 AM

You gotta be kidding me TS. Tons of stuff is closed down all the time in the US because inspectors decide that they are unsafe. Ever hear of product recalls even when there have been no accidents? Buildings being shut down for code violations? Constructions sites being shut down because someone got caught not wearing a required safety equipment? The list goes on and on. Just yesterday they shut down commuter trains around here because of potential mechanical problems. Tens of thousands of people have to find another ride to work.

jaguar · 04-21-2005, 08:33 AM

well i would've expected better from you in the first place.

Troubleshooter · 04-21-2005, 08:52 AM

I should have put a smiley, my goal was just moaning about nanny-ish stupidity in general. I just picked on you guys to get a good volley going. We have our own aggregation of assinine assholes.

To whit,

Sunshine Go Away Today (4/15)
The Maryland legislature is considering a bill that would allow students to wear sunscreen when they go out on sunny days. Why would lawmakers need to even consider such legislation? Well, four counties, including Montgomery County, allow students to use sunscreen only if they bring a doctor's note. Eleven counties, including Howard County, require a parent's signature, and eight, also including Howard, insist students must store their sunscreen with the school's health officer. The legislature is also considering a bill that would require schools to permit students to keep their own asthma medicines.

Happy Monkey · 04-21-2005, 09:16 AM

Now, if we can add aspirin/ibuprofin/anything in the aisles of a convenience store to that list, we'll be heading in the right direction.

gingerstar61 · 04-25-2005, 06:46 PM

well in the US if it didn't meet safety standards and someone had an accident you'd just sue so I suppose it doesnt matter...

xoxoxoBruce · 04-25-2005, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Now, if we can add aspirin/ibuprofin/anything in the aisles of a convenience store to that list, we'll be heading in the right direction.

Disagree.....If they do away with fucking lists, we'll be heading in the right direction.

04-20-2005, 08:06 PM	#1
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	You Brits and your fucking nanny state... http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/Content...5+14:22:05:990 Health and safety takes the cake March 25, 2005 21:40 GENERATIONS of children have enjoyed it, but now health and safety inspectors say a ride at Felixstowe's funfair is no longer a fairground attraction. The inspectors have closed the "cake walk" in the Crazy House after 72 years of operation because it does not meet current safety regulations. But no-one has ever had an accident on the moving walkway, which dates back to the days when funfair visitors gained their thrills from gallopers, big wheels, helter skelters and chair-o-planes. ...more... __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

04-21-2005, 05:02 AM	#2
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	Becuase nothing has ever been closed for legal reasons in the 'we embody personal responsability' United States. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

04-21-2005, 07:50 AM	#3
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Come on, you can do better than that. Socialist sissy... __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

04-21-2005, 07:59 AM	#4
Catwoman stalking a Tom Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: on the edge of the english channel Posts: 1,000	What search did you do to end up on that story?? But thanks for reminding me; I must write to my MP to get that dangerous looking pen on my desk removed. You could have someone's eye out with that. __________________ I've decided I'm not going to have a signature anymore.

04-21-2005, 08:33 AM	#6
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	well i would've expected better from you in the first place. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

04-21-2005, 08:09 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	You gotta be kidding me TS. Tons of stuff is closed down all the time in the US because inspectors decide that they are unsafe. Ever hear of product recalls even when there have been no accidents? Buildings being shut down for code violations? Constructions sites being shut down because someone got caught not wearing a required safety equipment? The list goes on and on. Just yesterday they shut down commuter trains around here because of potential mechanical problems. Tens of thousands of people have to find another ride to work.

04-21-2005, 08:52 AM	#7
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	I should have put a smiley, my goal was just moaning about nanny-ish stupidity in general. I just picked on you guys to get a good volley going. We have our own aggregation of assinine assholes. To whit, Sunshine Go Away Today (4/15) The Maryland legislature is considering a bill that would allow students to wear sunscreen when they go out on sunny days. Why would lawmakers need to even consider such legislation? Well, four counties, including Montgomery County, allow students to use sunscreen only if they bring a doctor's note. Eleven counties, including Howard County, require a parent's signature, and eight, also including Howard, insist students must store their sunscreen with the school's health officer. The legislature is also considering a bill that would require schools to permit students to keep their own asthma medicines. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

04-21-2005, 09:16 AM	#8
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Now, if we can add aspirin/ibuprofin/anything in the aisles of a convenience store to that list, we'll be heading in the right direction. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

04-25-2005, 06:46 PM	#9
gingerstar61 Eavesdropper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 24	well in the US if it didn't meet safety standards and someone had an accident you'd just sue so I suppose it doesnt matter... __________________ You're only young once, but you can be immature forever.

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