Competition

Into The Blue

realitykeeper wrote: »

I disagree. The inebriated state of youngsters falling out of nightclubs and the antics of the whole lot of them could only be described as the final days of Sodom and Gomorrah.

That's not the brewers fault, it's the gombieens who can't enjoy a drink without getting inebriated fault.

Ban brewing and they'll drink white spirits.

n97 mini

Back on topic, there are lots of things that do not face competition and ultimately someone is paying more than they need to.

Education for example. Why is the state monopolising this, and not employing people in primary and secondary who are garda vetted, properly qualified, whose performance is open to scrutiny, can be sacked for under performing, and who are flexible in the work practices.

Icepick

Public transport is a good example of lack of competition.

realitykeeper

Icepick wrote: »

Public transport is a good example of lack of competition.

The buses should be privatized. Why do they need Bus Eireann when there are so many private bus companies around the country. Dublin bus should also be privatized.

In the UK a few years ago, they privatized some of the bus routes and immediately the public bus company started blackguarding and running loss making services on the same routes that had been sold to the private operators. For this reason, the buses should be privatized lock, stock and barrel. Not sure if it would work for the railways though.

cerastes

Into The Blue wrote: »

That's not the brewers fault, it's the gombieens who can't enjoy a drink without getting inebriated fault.

Ban brewing and they'll drink white spirits.

I agree its not the brewers fault, nor should responsible people be punished.
I do think if you provide drink for someone underage then they should be heavily penalised, to the point where its not worth it, heavy fines, sackings and loss of licence for a repeat offence.

realitykeeper wrote: »

The buses should be privatized. Why do they need Bus Eireann when there are so many private bus companies around the country. Dublin bus should also be privatized.

In the UK a few years ago, they privatized some of the bus routes and immediately the public bus company started blackguarding and running loss making services on the same routes that had been sold to the private operators. For this reason, the buses should be privatized lock, stock and barrel. Not sure if it would work for the railways though.

Dublin bus did the same here in Lucan, I recal years ago you could be waiting an hour for a 25A or they simply didnt turn up, then Mortons came along and Dublin Bas subsequently came along with a host of routes and swapped it with buses, an absolute disgrace, Mortons stopped operating the route, and I think went out of business completely, but at least in Dublin.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/bus-firm-to-face-huge-lawsuit-over-route-tactics-26480271.html

realitykeeper

Into The Blue wrote: »

That's not the brewers fault, it's the gombieens who can't enjoy a drink without getting inebriated fault.

Ban brewing and they'll drink white spirits.

If they drink white spirits the evidence will be apparent when they need new livers and kidneys. Giving those organs to such people should be punishable by removing the organs of the surgeon who carries out the procedure.

As for selling alcohol to underage people, the law is a joke. Recently a cashier in a certain supermarket sold alcohol to a youth. The supermarket was prosecuted and then the cashier was fired. The cashier took an unfair dismissal case against the supermarket and won thousands in damages. Without consequences, it is impossible to prevent underage drinking in this country. That judge ought to be put up against a wall and shot.

cerastes

realitykeeper wrote: »

If they drink white spirits the evidence will be apparent when they need new livers and kidneys. Giving those organs to such people should be punishable by removing the organs of the surgeon who carries out the procedure.

As for selling alcohol to underage people, the law is a joke. Recently a cashier in a certain supermarket sold alcohol to a youth. The supermarket was prosecuted and then the cashier was fired. The cashier took an unfair dismissal case against the supermarket and won thousands in damages. Without consequences, it is impossible to prevent underage drinking in this country. That judge ought to be put up against a wall and shot.

Not far enough I say,
Do it without anesthetic in front of their children.
Also, I think he means home made gin and vodka, not the painting and decorating stuff.

Can you link that unfair dismissal thing, Im interested but dubious.

chopper6

realitykeeper wrote: »

If they drink white spirits the evidence will be apparent when they need new livers and kidneys. Giving those organs to such people should be punishable by removing the organs of the surgeon who carries out the procedure.

As for selling alcohol to underage people, the law is a joke. Recently a cashier in a certain supermarket sold alcohol to a youth. The supermarket was prosecuted and then the cashier was fired. The cashier took an unfair dismissal case against the supermarket and won thousands in damages. Without consequences, it is impossible to prevent underage drinking in this country. That judge ought to be put up against a wall and shot.

You're taking the piss here..