[jumpy]

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I hear where you're coming from STEED, and in the most part agree with you, but I don't think such 'security' should be at the expense of your peace of mind and mine, if you see what I mean.

Perhaps what is illustrated most clearly here is my own lack of confidence in the ability and integrity of our serving police officers to do the job that they are charged with, without resorting to heavy handed and ill conceived measures. And the continuing decline of the standard of education, respect and diligence of the young people of Britain today; all of these exacerbate the problems faced by many without tackling the root cause.

But whatever way I look at it, widespread use of human cattle prods is further demeaning to the standard of society we live in, both from the perspective of those who will use such a device and those who insight its use. As a tool it has its place, but I don't want that place to be at the hip of every serving policeman in the UK.