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I think you have missed the point really . And there are so many logical fallacies in this one paragraph that it would take me an hour to point them out. I'm going to ignore all the strawmen and go back to the original point. Is painting a plane an act of terrorism or are you happy to hide behind the law on this? The latter it seems. I disagree with the law on this, and certainly not with the morals behind it. It is as simple as that, and I won't be printing t-shirts.
I'm genuinely really disappointed with this from you - this is beneath you. It's very clear that I haven't missed the point - but you know what, enlighten me if you think I have......

(Re the law. No, I'm not "hiding behind it" (and don't be so fudging condescending) - I'm adhering to it; that's how the social contract works. I personally don't like this law, and many others - but that's a limitation of living in a society based upon law.)
 
What is the cost to the Treasury?
It doesn't really work like that though because you'll be losing the income from fuel duty etc etc but you're pushing down on inflation and releasing money into the economy meaning people spend more, businesses might take on more staff. Productivity is what really drives revenue as most of your revenue will come from the core taxes that target economic activity - VAT, income tax and corporation tax.
 
I'm genuinely really disappointed with this from you - this is beneath you. It's very clear that I haven't missed the point - but you know what, enlighten me if you think I have......

(Re the law. No, I'm not "hiding behind it" (and don't be so fudging condescending) - I'm adhering to it; that's how the social contract works. I personally don't like this law, and many others - but that's a limitation of living in a society based upon law.)
Whatever mate. I am disappointed in you too. Very.
 
Whatever mate. I am disappointed in you too. Very.

(also @monkeybarry...and apologies if this seems like I'm sticking my nose in ) Chaps...two great postees here...don't let this happen!!! Exchange the details of opinions, you're both well well worth it IMO (plus it's a really interesting exchange in my humble opinion)...FWIW, these times are stretching us all to insane limits IMO...
 
They are a terrorist organisation as per the laws/policies of the country.

I happen to agree with the last para. based upon what is in the public domain; however, it has been mentioned that there are non public informations that point to something more dangerous.
But that's why I specifically said to disregard views about the designation - the designation is the designation, any challenges to that should be via judicial process.

So I can see no issue with anyone supporting Palestine Action being arrested - they are supporting a terrorist organisation.
If they want to support the cause of PA - do so.
But no-one can complain about being arrested for supporting the group itself.
And, much like the suffragette movement (who almost certainly would be prescribed if around today - they planted bombs if I remember correctly), it may turn out that those people supporting Palestine Action end up on the right side of history and me on the wrong side.

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The Suffragettes were terrorists - they even had the, *cough*, balls to call themselves terrorists!

I said the law is awful and this is a protest against an unjust law. Have a read again if you like.

They attacked a military base, they brought it upon themselves.

They put paint on a plane which could have been used to support an army that kills babies for fun.
 
Throwing paint at a military plane in protest at genocide is not terrorism. It's criminal damage. It has nothing to do with terrorism. It's direct action in protest.

And the posters who seem to agree with the law here are the same ones who have struggled to find fault with Israel so im not surprised people with sympathies for a genocidal state can also support this ridiculous ban on PA.
 
I think you have missed the point really . And there are so many logical fallacies in this one paragraph that it would take me an hour to point them out. I'm going to ignore all the strawmen and go back to the original point. Is painting a plane an act of terrorism or are you happy to hide behind the law on this? The latter it seems. I disagree with the law on this, and certainly not with the morals behind it. It is as simple as that, and I won't be printing t-shirts.

Seems odd that people are stating that putting paint on a plane is somehow an act of terrorism because that's what it's been called by the clowns in charge. Who gives a fudge? It was called a crime for Rosa Parkes to sit down on a bus, if you were transported back in time would you suddenly agree that it'd deserve jail time?

It gets sillier and sillier, 80 year olds who believe in a reasonable cause (the cause of being anti genocide) are getting labelled terrorists via showing solidarity - So bam, Margaret and Ken are terrorist supporters getting manhandled by police, a surprisingly development in retirement. Was the guy who ploughed a car into innocent onlookers at the Liverpool trophy parade labeled a terrorist? Thank GHod he didn't bring a paint gun and he only ran over a bunch of people.
 
Seems odd that people are stating that putting paint on a plane is somehow an act of terrorism because that's what it's been called by the clowns in charge. Who gives a fudge? It was called a crime for Rosa Parkes to sit down on a bus, if you were transported back in time would you suddenly agree that it'd deserve jail time?

It gets sillier and sillier, 80 year olds who believe in a reasonable cause (the cause of being anti genocide) are getting labelled terrorists via showing solidarity - So bam, Margaret and Ken are terrorist supporters getting manhandled by police, a surprisingly development in retirement. Was the guy who ploughed a car into innocent onlookers at the Liverpool trophy parade labeled a terrorist? Thank GHod he didn't bring a paint gun and he only ran over a bunch of people.

Tremendous post
 
Seems odd that people are stating that putting paint on a plane is somehow an act of terrorism because that's what it's been called by the clowns in charge. Who gives a fudge? It was called a crime for Rosa Parkes to sit down on a bus, if you were transported back in time would you suddenly agree that it'd deserve jail time?

It gets sillier and sillier, 80 year olds who believe in a reasonable cause (the cause of being anti genocide) are getting labelled terrorists via showing solidarity - So bam, Margaret and Ken are terrorist supporters getting manhandled by police, a surprisingly development in retirement. Was the guy who ploughed a car into innocent onlookers at the Liverpool trophy parade labeled a terrorist? Thank GHod he didn't bring a paint gun and he only ran over a bunch of people.

bullseye
 
Seems odd that people are stating that putting paint on a plane is somehow an act of terrorism because that's what it's been called by the clowns in charge. Who gives a fudge? It was called a crime for Rosa Parkes to sit down on a bus, if you were transported back in time would you suddenly agree that it'd deserve jail time?

It gets sillier and sillier, 80 year olds who believe in a reasonable cause (the cause of being anti genocide) are getting labelled terrorists via showing solidarity - So bam, Margaret and Ken are terrorist supporters getting manhandled by police, a surprisingly development in retirement. Was the guy who ploughed a car into innocent onlookers at the Liverpool trophy parade labeled a terrorist? Thank GHod he didn't bring a paint gun and he only ran over a bunch of people.
I agree with you that it's not terrorism but they should be charged with trespass & criminal damage & any other associated charges. No one should ever enter a military base without permission. Stand outside & protest as much as you want but enter at your own risk. If this happened on Military bases i have been on they could have been shot they are not places for civilians.
 
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