Crazy...

[Gary Prentice]

Britishness? The 'cricket test' surely 

"colonising a territory " - well for a lot of nationalities it would only be a case of getting their own back on the 'Empire' 

 

My point of view is that, like pet dogs and small children, some will push the boundaries of what you can get away with without consequences. And, some of got away with a hell of a lot, so it'll continue. It'll be really difficult to about face and kerb the 'freedoms' that they're used. I know it's a simplistic point of view. Without fear of punishment there is no law an order. And for some there hasn't been consequences for many years, things are ignored or simply brushed aside because authority is reluctant to act. 

 

I define basically good as treating others with respect, regardless of faith, colour, background etc. Treat others how you'd wish to be treated. Help others when you can. Basic morals and ethics.

 

 

[openspaceman]

5 minutes ago, Gary Prentice said:

Britishness? The 'cricket test' surely 

"colonising a territory " - well for a lot of nationalities it would only be a case of getting their own back on the 'Empire' 

 

My point of view is that, like pet dogs and small children, some will push the boundaries of what you can get away with without consequences. And, some of got away with a hell of a lot, so it'll continue. It'll be really difficult to about face and kerb the 'freedoms' that they're used. I know it's a simplistic point of view. Without fear of punishment there is no law an order. And for some there hasn't been consequences for many years, things are ignored or simply brushed aside because authority is reluctant to act. 

 

I define basically good as treating others with respect, regardless of faith, colour, background etc. Treat others how you'd wish to be treated. Help others when you can. Basic morals and ethics.

 

 

I actually agree with ALL your points