Bend in the Weather

You may laugh at the subject, but after the Federal government introduces mandatory Internet blocking whilst the Victorian Police and State Government are introducing a 'timeout corner' I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the introduction of compulsory milk and after noon naps in the work place. Remember in Victoria this comes directly after the 2am lockout on hotels and clubs is reversed after being a failure.

Seriously, does anyone else feel like they are being treated like a child?

Enough of all the bullshit legislation and start making people accountable. This generational problem of 'it's not my fault' has grown tired.
Time for legal adults to start acting like adults. If you want the privilege of driving a motor vehicle and consuming alcohol these all come with responsibilities. Don't want the responsibility, then don't take on the privilege. It's that simple.

The current government mentality of mollycoddling irresponsible members of society shows the contempt it holds the general population in.

Parents control what your own children get up to. This includes out in public and on the Internet. You alone are responsible for your child, not your parents, not your neighbour, not your child's school/teacher and certainly not the government. This is your responsibility and privilege of raising a child.

You wouldn't sit your children them down in front of a TV with an open bookcase of adult movies in plain sight (well we hope you wouldn't), so why do you allow your children to sit unsupervised on the Internet?
These are the same parents who boldly claim they wouldn't let their child walk aimlessly through a multi-level shopping centre for fear of predators, yet are happy to let them run unaccompanied with a keyboard and mouse on the biggest shopping-centre there is.

To those who enjoy a drink, do so. But do so responsibly. The whole violence on the streets/in clubs on a Friday and Saturday night is appalling.
I see no 'fun' in binge drinking and then waking up in an emergency room (if lucky), or never waking and lying in a morgue.
Don't think it's that serious? Take a read through the emergency reports from the inner city hospitals after every weekend.

No-one is saying don't drink. However if your behaviour effects others maybe you shouldn't.

To the governments and police forces in this land. Grow some balls and prosecute those that behave in anti-social behaviour. The rash of stupid legislation has to stop. America had one crack-pot who will soon leave office. Do we need to oust officials at all levels here before some sensible laws are passed? As public officials you are there to represent the people. Is creating laws that affect/restrict everyone of their civil liberties, to stop a select few (ineffectively I might add) representing the people? I think not.

Enough is enough, the violence and stupidity has to stop. It's unacceptable and it has to be stamped out. Laws need to uphold the values of society; they shouldn't be introduced to protect the stupidity of a select few. Those acting anti-socially, have given up their right to be part of society. Start arresting, fining or imposing jail terms on these individuals, but don't lock up society instead.