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Pre-crime arrests? I think so
The word 'Incite' is also very dangerous for the sole reason it assumes that ones crime is variable and not there personal reversibility, thus no one should be jailed for inciting violence.
What about inciting violence by talking to your friends at school, down the pup or at the local football match? Would you get arrested for that?
What about via text? No, you wouldn't. Of course the government would love to, but they couldn't. But Facebook? Well now that's different, because that's in the public sphere, that gives them something to play off, oh, and the fact Facebook attracts a much larger audience; and the government don't like it when we express our views to a large audience in a public domain do they? Read less

Hi,

Have you got a message for the Prime Minister about the riots?

The British Youth Council, UK Youth Parliament and Young Mayors Network want young people themselves to have a say on the riots. They're currently compiling a report to take to UK Government and are asking young people to have their say.

To complete a short survey that will help form the report follow this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BYCyoungviewsriots

Thanks!

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Well I don't imagine Usain Bolt took up running because he saw a nice mural.

The Olympics may end up feeling fairly meaningless for most of the UK, because most people won't be able to afford to go. So having art projects in cities around the country will probably seem pointless to most residents. Especially in future years, when the Olympics just seems like a distant memory and the art projects are still there and looking completely random. Sport projects around the country would help people feel included in the Olympics in some way, even if they live too far away from London or don't have enough money to actually go. And would probably encourage more people to take part in sport too.

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I spent my summers volunteering abroad in various countries around Europe... it was a great way of combining travelling and volunteering, and meeting some great friends along the way. im still in contact with many of them, and have been back to spend some time 'lounging around / hanging out with friends' with them too...

glad to see people are interested in making money too... in my time in england during these holidays, and every half term when i was growing up i spent working and earning money  Read less

@Joe, I think you largely misunderstand the banking system. Banks don't just key in an increase to their own bank account. They just lend out more money than they have creating more money upon repayment of the debt.

You may think this is wrong, but it is vital for a strong growing economy and without it banks would just be safes. Places to store your money. There would be no loans. The only people buying houses and cars would be the rich, Which is just wrong! Read less