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[albitz]

in addition to your comment mate put them to work for their benefits like litter picking and labouring!!!!!!

Other European countries do exactly that. Can't see it working in Britain. Somewhat lacking in community spirit or Big Society - call it what you will. people would be "ashamed" to be seen clearing ditches, painting the village hall or town bridge. etc

Maybe we need lessons to teach  (or remind) folk that there is never shame in earning your own crust, no matter what the job is. There should however be shame in sitting on your arse living of other peoples hard earned money, if theres any possible alternative.

[sotmh]

Was walking past some police officers who was speaking with a member of the public and I think National service was being discussed as his answer was " I was in the armed forces and we would not want them"

I was in the reserve (CDO Forces) and was doing my stint on the speel to potential recruits when I was asked "When will we get our gun?"  Needless to say it set alarm bells ringing.  Needless to say he did not return after realising it would not suit him.

I think that sums it up

[johnnygo]

Was walking past some police officers who was speaking with a member of the public and I think National service was being discussed as his answer was " I was in the armed forces and we would not want them"

I was in the reserve (CDO Forces) and was doing my stint on the speel to potential recruits when I was asked "When will we get our gun?"  Needless to say it set alarm bells ringing.  Needless to say he did not return after realising it would not suit him.

I think that sums it up

I think that national service is not necessarily a bad idea, but it doesn't have to be the army. Community work, working with the elderly or with the environment! Something that gives these people a stake in society

[Humpy]

There's enough flippin' holes in the roads, why can't they have a go at filling them in!

Humpy