Cameron and the Hoodies

[Theodoric]

I've got to admit that I find Cameron's latest tactic rather puzzling. Does he really mean it or is it an act of blatant political cynicism? I think that I may wait and see what develops.

[AndrewJ]

This quote from the article above.

Just because you wear a hooded top doesn't mean that you are automatically a criminal

I think that hits the whole blabble of the article into a single sentence.

[TigaSefi]

I'd never go near Hoodies in London, 99% they will be carrying a knife. So I won't hug them thank you very much.

[Russ B]

Just because you wear a hooded top doesn't mean that you are automatically a criminal

No, but when a gang of them are in your path and they've all got their hoods up hiding their faces, you can see why some people get intimidated.

[SMG]

Camerons finally showing his true colours. He`s as stupid as the rest.

[Chrysalis]

hes trying to be everyones best friend, some of his policies are far from previous tory policies they just picked to what he thinks the voters want.

its sad now that we have parties choosing policies that get them into power rather then their own beliefs of what they think is good for the country.

[lauzjp]

Lady Sovereign has been awfully quiet on the subject of Hoodies? http://www.myspace.com/ladysovereign

she's ace though. I want her album!

[NitroNutter]

At the end of the day its really irrelevant what is worn, if its connected to humanity the best bet is dont trust it, what it says, what it looks like or what it does. Doesnt mean places cannot have dress codes this is their choice not yours, if you dont like the dress code find somehwhere more fashionable to hang.

[Paul M]

And he will argue that while teenage criminals must be punished, they should also be shown "a lot more love".

Good grief, not another muppet who wants to be soft on criminals

Why don't these people take a look around at the mess this attitude has got us into.

[NitroNutter]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Good grief, not another muppet who wants to be soft on criminals Why don't these people take a look around at the mess this attitude has got us into.

Never broken any law ? Ever been caught ? Ever got away with ? Ever took advantage of a situation which may not be entirely cocha, or just becasue it wasnt illegal it may still have been immoral in others eyes and should perhaps have been illegal. It makes no difference how big or small, there really is not any such thing as holier than thou in humanity, those that believe so probably have a worse disease than most petty criminals.

[Paul M]

and your point is what exactly ?

[NitroNutter]

Originally Posted by Paul M

and your point is what exactly ?

And just what is the point in taking one line out of a speech that when alone is obviously going be completely out of context and look quite pathetic when everyone knows the whole pitch is just and extension of Blairs words "tough on crime, tough on the cause of crime" but perhaps is in a more meaningful dialogue, but is also a complete non starter anyway when the rot is spread so far and wide ?

[Vlad_Dracul]

Originally Posted by Theodoric

I've got to admit that I find Cameron's latest tactic rather puzzling. Does he really mean it or is it an act of blatant political cynicism? I think that I may wait and see what develops.

Im sure he means well but unfortunately, he could not possibly begin to understand life at street level. Best he keeps his mouth shut for fear of ridicule.

By the way,a hoodie does not a criminal make. I have to meet and interact with your typical groups of lads or even girls and most of the time they cuase me no bother. Its often a perception/reality gap though you have to have the perceptive skills to read the situation correctly!

[basa]

I see hoodies all over the place. I think the wearers would more correctly call them burqas !

[Salu]

Cameron and the Hoodies

That's a childrens TV programme isn't it?