"Namby Pamby Day"
Posted: Sat 01 Oct, 2011 11.30
If I was the editor of a major middle class newspaper this morning, I'd be having a heart attack in my Waitrose cornflakes.
Wales brings in 5p surcharge on carrier bags, with profits going to environmental charities.
England bans in-pub fag vending machines.
Scotland bans alcohol promotions such as BOGOF and x-for-£X on wine
As a bleeding heart liberal with a general penchant for responsibility and obeying the law, no matter what my opinion of it, I'm in favour of the first two (we use far too many carrier bags, and our local canal is a haven for them)... plus fags in general should be discouraged as much as possible. Not so sure about the last one -- curbing loss leaders and introducing minimum pricing should be the priority in combatting supermarket alcohol tactics; after all, this bulk buy approach won't stop people ordering from England (Beer Here and More & Moor Beer will still be able to ship to Scotland) nor will it discourage young adults from buying crates of cheap lager and getting pissed in parks. And while pubs are closing at their current rate, we should be doing more to encourage people to visit their local for a good quality drink at a reasonable price.
Thoughts/opinions?
Wales brings in 5p surcharge on carrier bags, with profits going to environmental charities.
England bans in-pub fag vending machines.
Scotland bans alcohol promotions such as BOGOF and x-for-£X on wine
As a bleeding heart liberal with a general penchant for responsibility and obeying the law, no matter what my opinion of it, I'm in favour of the first two (we use far too many carrier bags, and our local canal is a haven for them)... plus fags in general should be discouraged as much as possible. Not so sure about the last one -- curbing loss leaders and introducing minimum pricing should be the priority in combatting supermarket alcohol tactics; after all, this bulk buy approach won't stop people ordering from England (Beer Here and More & Moor Beer will still be able to ship to Scotland) nor will it discourage young adults from buying crates of cheap lager and getting pissed in parks. And while pubs are closing at their current rate, we should be doing more to encourage people to visit their local for a good quality drink at a reasonable price.
Thoughts/opinions?