This is more of a rant than prattle this week and here are a few things that really tick me off.

Last week, I listened to a programme about child obesity; how serious the problem is and that we must do something about it.  Well, for a start, how about children being encouraged to go outside and play, climb trees, swim, ride bicycles, etc., instead of sitting on their butts in front of a computer or television screen. It is not rocket science, folks, just plain logic.

Someone, please explain the sense in this;  our country is almost broke; people are told they need to cut down; welfare benefits are being curtailed, etc., but on a daily basis, we pour millions into the European Union, and for what?  The politicians and businessmen get very rich, and ordinary folk like you and me have to obey the silly (stupid) rules and regulations. Complete and utter madness - unless you are a fat cat businessman or politician!

We, you and me, joined the European Union on a lie, and we have been paying dearly ever since. Surely it is time to say, enough is enough.  Please don't tell me that we cannot leave the EU.  We can, we should and very quickly.

This is a tiny island, with our schools, National Health Service, housing and other services under severe pressure.  It is time to severely curtail immigration, and ensure that anyone who does come to this country has the wherewithal to support themselves until they find employment.  Unless people have contributed to the system, they should not be entitled to any benefits.  If anyone does not have the finances to support themselves, send them back where they came from.  They are not our problem.

I would like some proper justice for victims of crimes.  I am sick of seeing a murder charge downgraded to manslaughter just so the Government can massage the figures.  Also, a life sentence should mean exactly that; the person should spend the rest of their life behind bars - no getting parole after a few years.  The murderer cannot give life back to the victim, so we should not give their life back to them.

The rules for the prison are; the criminals are 'inside' as punishment not for punishment.  However, these days, prisons are more like holiday camps - they can even buy lottery tickets! Oh yes, Ken Clark, if you want to pay prisoners for work done, don't forget to deduct the full cost of their board and lodging.

Okay, rant over!

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