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originally posted by: Kandinsky
a reply to: DrBobH
They've just 'solved' a London problem by banning online knife sales for the rest of the UK. Chronic stupidity. These London kids out stabbing each other aren't doing it because knives are available; they do it for territory, money and personal grievances. They'll buy their knives in shops which is easier and quicker than online.
Another thing is the recent surge in London stabbings and killings would have gone back to normal levels anyway. As soon as it naturally regresses to the norm the politicians will take credit by saying 'We banned online knife sales and fixed the problem.'
originally posted by: musicismagic
originally posted by: Kandinsky
a reply to: DrBobH
They've just 'solved' a London problem by banning online knife sales for the rest of the UK. Chronic stupidity. These London kids out stabbing each other aren't doing it because knives are available; they do it for territory, money and personal grievances. They'll buy their knives in shops which is easier and quicker than online.
Another thing is the recent surge in London stabbings and killings would have gone back to normal levels anyway. As soon as it naturally regresses to the norm the politicians will take credit by saying 'We banned online knife sales and fixed the problem.'
Dang man, put pot on the streets, that should help.
originally posted by: DrBobH
a reply to: Kandinsky
Precisely the knife crime is occurring at a relatively low level within the drug gangs that are fighting for territory within London.
The whole problem is escalating out of control for a huge number of reasons-
Lack of police on the streets (not behind desks)
Influx of foreign wealth driving property prices
Lack of opportunity for education and career
Drug gangs
Lack of clear policy to deal with gang culture and crimes
Not enough space in prisons
Political correctness and fear of offending
Failure to integrate
Uncontrolled immigration from the EU including gangs
Loss of morality and values
This isn’t getting solved any time soon