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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob

No, Niel. I want to remove Lollipop Persons because I do not think that they offer best value for money and are a symptom of the Nanny State that we could well do without. I would much rather see parents take a more active role in the education of their children instead of eschewing much of the responsibility and then complaining when things go wrong, as they inveitably do. I would like to see our children taught the value of self-reliance.



So, you patiently, and ever so carefully, pootle along at 20mph everywhere you go do you?

Ah well, into each life a little rain must fall...and here it is...

Beginning of the end for lollipop men and women - This Britain, UK - The Independent

I am so pleased at this triumph of common sense that I am almost tempted to open a bottle of Port.

Happy New Year everyone!

Oh come on Bob if everyone had a happy new year it would only make you miserable