Jasiah Hot Talker wrote: » I’m shook at the photo she has up of her little girl. It’s grim
iguana wrote: » The same just isn't true for traveller children. So many of those kids are stuck in a cycle of neglect that borders on abuse. Of grooming into behaviour that is utterly detrimental to their long-term prospects for safe, happy lives. And the state rarely steps in. It kind of can't, because if it stepped in for them they way it would for our children the action it takes would have to be so massive and far reaching it would spark off full scale riots. State workers and foster carers mightn't be safe. Innocent people would probably be hurt and the feeling of victimisation and racism would be fuelled to a point where it would never go away. So ultimately the real victims in the situation, the children, are left to stay in a life where the negative cycle will very, very rarely be broken out of. It's going to take something enormous to break that cycle en mass. It will be expensive and incredibly long-term, multi-generational.
normanoffside wrote: » Kitty Holland says that the refusal of margaret into the pub is racism. Twitter User points out that Margaret liked a comment on her video calling one of the Bouncers a 'Dirty Rotton Black F***ing Barstool' Lovely.https://twitter.com/sherlock_ps/status/1092498614310617088
Patrick2010 wrote: » The screenshot of Mags liking that comment is gone off the Twitter thread now
Rex Tasteless Gutter wrote: » The Gardai, social welfare inspectors, Revenue inspectors, and the Criminal Assets Bureau appear to steer clear of Travellers as much as they can for the same reason -- they fear for their safety. And we see the results. Social welfare fraud, tax evasion, drug trafficking, violent feuding, and pervasive anti-social behavior. Bare-knuckle boxing matches are now being held for purses worth hundreds of thousands of euros -- presumably the proceeds of crime -- and the state seems powerless to do anything about it.
Rex Tasteless Gutter wrote: » People are sick and tired of a lawless minority getting away with whatever antics they like because the authorities are afraid to say boo to them. This needs to change. Nobody in Ireland in 2019 should be able to live outside the law.
KrustyUCC wrote: » Still there for me too I'd say Kitty wasn't expecting that response as she didn't reply back
Ruraldweller56 wrote: » Is there anyone here in all honesty that hasn't been refused entry to a pub over something stupid over some tw@t doorman with big fancy ideas? Jesus try going out in Cork sometime. What I'd have given to have the power to have a column written on it and the establishment named and shamed every time in some rag of a paper or have some renowned "journalist" tweet about how sh@tty I've been treated. I don't care what these people say. Being a traveller is a sweet deal. Write a thesis on how screwed over you've been your whole life, including language like 'I researched' and earn national acclaim. What I could get away with if I was a traveller. Apply for jobs, (not that I'd need to) try to get into clubs and when it doesn't work out just scream discrimination. These people have the whole thing sewn up. Sweetly
iguana wrote: » I don't think any of this is defensible, it's just the way that it is now. It can't/won't be fixed by law enforcement. It has to be fixed by improving things for the children, by opening up their perspectives, their opportunities and most importantly, their desire to avail of the opportunities.
Rex Tasteless Gutter wrote: » But how are we to improve things for the children, or open up their perspectives and opportunities? Most Traveller children are taken out of school between the age of 12 and 15, which shuts the door on perspective and opportunity. Many Traveller girls are married off to their cousins while still in their teens. They will end up stuck in a caravan pregnant and raising kids while their settled peers are off at university.
Igotadose wrote: » Umm... new laws, or enforce existing ones? USA copes with this. No taking out of school would work at least, require schooling through age 18
KrustyUCC wrote: » Enforcing staying in school until after the Junior Cert would be a start in the right direction
dermo888 wrote: » We've to accept that the Travelling community has to change if they've to move forward and get them onboard in the process.
airy fairy wrote: » Linking school attendance to child benefit would ensure children stay in school. And not just enrol them in Sept and sign a form to say they're in school, an attendance record to be kept, with children attending less than 75% of the year being struck off child benefit. Back to school allowance, no doubt they're claiming that as well, should be the provision of books, school uniform and shoes alone, no cash, pardon the pun.
Johnny Red Cab wrote: » In a few European countries, entitlement to a driving licence or passport is conditional on having full completing a secondary education course. It is a great way to control the underclasses and restrict their movements.
Deleted User wrote: » I wonder was her Facebook page hacked? “Margaret Elizabeth Cash 1 hr · �� i can't believe how fast time flies i miss you so so much mommy i wish you could be here, you are our gaurdian Angel. You have secured mine and my children your grandkids future when you left a will. Even though you made rules that i cant control it until i am 35 years old i know you done whats right. You have given us security and hope for the future something a lot of people dont have. For that i am forever greatful to you mommy. For everyone wondering my mother left a will behind when she passed away, she left a life changing amount of money to which i will benefit when im 35 years old. Although i am very happy that you have left this for us i know it will never fill the void you left behind when you passed away. I would also like to thank everyone that has helped me these passed few months. For you all i will be forever thankful you have all been amazing. My rock in my time of need especially when ive been getting ridiculed and judged by people i do not know i am blessed to have made such close friends who care and who help in my time of need you know who you are. From the very bottom of my heart THANK YOU!! And to my beautiful mother sadie cash you are my hero i love you more than words can describe. I would give anything in this whole world just to see ur face again mommy ��”
Gravelly wrote: » Can't be her, she spelled angel correctly.
Quazzie wrote: » But Guardian wrong
sligojoek wrote: » Why would someone feel the need to publicise private details like that?
Gravelly wrote: » Is it? Haven't come across that before. Would be a great system if you could implement it.
Johnny Red Cab wrote: » It is very easily implemented. When a person presents at the administration for a passport or driving licence they are asked for their school completion certificate. No cert, no dice.
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