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Should we bring back the birch?

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    Should we bring back the birch?

    I remember an old timer telling me that as kids they used to watch people having the birch, and they never saw anyone come back for a second helping.

    Is a short sharp (and possibly publicly humiliating) lesson better, (far) cheaper and more effective than jail time and a criminal record?

    Likewise, should discipline be restored in schools with use of the cane?
    44
    Yes, spare the rod and spoil the criminal
    75.00%
    33
    No it would put too many social workers out of work
    11.36%
    5
    AndyW
    13.64%
    6

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    #2
    Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post
    I remember an old timer telling me that as kids they used to watch people having the birch, and they never saw anyone come back for a second helping.

    Is a short sharp (and possibly publicly humiliating) lesson better, (far) cheaper and more effective than jail time and a criminal record?

    Likewise, should discipline be restored in schools with use of the cane?


    This board is for stupid nonsense - no more good ideas.

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      #3
      Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post


      This board is for stupid nonsense - no more good ideas.
      never any

      And you've only just noticed?
      Hard Brexit now!
      #prayfornodeal

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        #4
        Every school should have a firing squad, you'd see school discipline improve instantly!
        Some people are like slinkys, totally pointless but the thought of pushing them down a flight of stairs never fails to put a smile on your face.

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          #5
          Viz Top Tip - no. 432746

          Tired of crime? Simply hang anyone wearing a hoody.
          Hard Brexit now!
          #prayfornodeal

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            #6
            Originally posted by sasguru View Post
            never any

            And you've only just noticed?
            I refer the honourable member to the 2 books that he recommended me on NLP and on stats.

            Though those pale into insignificance relative to his pure genius moment of tpd!

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              #7
              Originally posted by sasguru View Post
              Viz Top Tip - no. 432746

              Tired of crime? Simply hang anyone wearing a hoody.
              Especially nuns?

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                #8
                Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                Especially nuns?
                Oi
                Bazza gets caught
                Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

                CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post


                  This board is for stupid nonsense - no more good ideas.
                  To criticize is to volunteer...

                  (apparently)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by cailin maith View Post
                    Oi
                    And if there is birching who is going to do it?

                    We could start by looking at who has posted the most on tpd during last year - I bet http://www.testpleasedelete.com can answer that in seconds.....

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