Originally Posted by Ceam

Hero law enforcer behind a keyboard.

If an enforcement officer feels threatened or perceives violence is likely they can go accompanied or in extremis call the Police.

There is no need for heroes.

It is standard procedure for many workers and sends the message that bullies won't prevail in a civilised society.

You and your co posters tacit support for bullies and puerile ad hominem comments about my support for the rule of law speak volumes.

They all appear to be spawned from very small gene pool.

I think I'm right in saying that Sefton MBC and the police have to give permission for such marches.

Does this not mean that they are tacitly supporting religious bigotry?

What might happen if an anti-Muslim march was planned or, on a broader scale, an anti-LGBT march?

Given the tolerant nature of the authorities ('Come to Southport, express your hate, and break the law for a day') the KKK would have a field day here.

Originally Posted by local

If an enforcement officer feels threatened or perceives violence is likely they can go accompanied or in extremis call the Police.

There is no need for heroes.

It is standard procedure for many workers and sends the message that bullies won't prevail in a civilised society.

You and your co posters tacit support for bullies and puerile ad hominem comments about my support for the rule of law speak volumes.

And you for not seeing that there is no need to provoke a situation speak volumes too.

Thousands of people, spending thousands of pounds. With little to no trouble, and you want to put a big stick in there to stir it up. Well not you personally as your sat at home moaning. Biggest keyboard warrior on the forum.

Originally Posted by pedoja

They do spend a large amount of cash in Southport!.

They do spend a large amount of their BENEFITS in Southport.

Originally Posted by Lamparilla

I think I'm right in saying that Sefton MBC and the police have to give permission for such marches.

Does this not mean that they are tacitly supporting religious bigotry?

What might happen if an anti-Muslim march was planned or, on a broader scale, an anti-LGBT march?

Given the tolerant nature of the authorities ('Come to Southport, express your hate, and break the law for a day') the KKK would have a field day here.

Nobody needs permission to march, it's a basic right. Although you do need to notify the authorities a march will be taking place.

Right wing organisations regularly march in British towns and cities - thankfully not here.

Its a shame that the policeman in pic 5 didn't turn round quickly to see the little boy gesturing his opinion.

Every year people ask why is this allowed why this why that, most of the locals don't want this and stay out of town on the day but the powers that be still allow it, well Orange lodge, lodge is a bit of a clue, its a bit high up to stop, the Christmas lights amuse me that there's a great big pyramid at the Masonic hall end of Lord st... I can just imagine one bowler hatted gent saying to another don't worry the public will think its a Christmas tree.

Originally Posted by MICK/GILLY

Its a shame that the policeman in pic 5 didn't turn round quickly to see the little boy gesturing his opinion.

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Originally Posted by Ruler!1

Bit unfair showing the rubbish outside the Fox and Goose as every year the pubs there send the lads out to clear up the mess as soon as the people have left. They are very good at cleaning up their patch !

Whilst appreciating the efforts made to clear rubbish from the outside of this pub in an ideal and civilised world they should not have to. Same thing seems to happen in Britain after most public gatherings or sporting events. Why cannot people just hang onto their rubbish until they find somewhere suitable to dispose of it....or even take it home with them!! A bit like a herd of incontinent cows defecating where they stand.

Originally Posted by pedoja

They do spend a large amount of cash in Southport!.

Maybe Ped, but, how much of that is offset by extra policing and clearing up after. Plus, the businesses that have to shut, and their lost trade?

Originally Posted by Ceam

And you for not seeing that there is no need to provoke a situation speak volumes too.

Thousands of people, spending thousands of pounds. With little to no trouble, and you want to put a big stick in there to stir it up. Well not you personally as your sat at home moaning. Biggest keyboard warrior on the forum.

"No need to provoke a situation" hmm .

I suppose your theories could be brought up as an excuse for not challenging any wrong doer.

Why bother policing the event at all ?

You haven't really thought this through have you ?

Originally Posted by MICK/GILLY

Its a shame that the policeman in pic 5 didn't turn round quickly to see the little boy gesturing his opinion.

Every year people ask why is this allowed why this why that, most of the locals don't want this and stay out of town on the day but the powers that be still allow it, well Orange lodge, lodge is a bit of a clue, its a bit high up to stop, the Christmas lights amuse me that there's a great big pyramid at the Masonic hall end of Lord st... I can just imagine one bowler hatted gent saying to another don't worry the public will think its a Christmas tree.

Hi Mick, I might have missed the point here, but Masonic Lodges have nothing to do with, or have any connection with Orange Lodges.

Originally Posted by local

"No need to provoke a situation" hmm .

I suppose your theories could be brought up as an excuse for not challenging any wrong doer.

Why bother policing the event at all ?

You haven't really thought this through have you ?

Clearly thought it through a lot more than you.

Originally Posted by sherlock

Hi Mick, I might have missed the point here, but Masonic Lodges have nothing to do with, or have any connection with Orange Lodges.

Following the Battle of the Diamond in 1795 near Loughgall, the new Protestant organization was founded. Like Freemasons a Grand Lodge was soon formed. ( The founding members of the Orange Institution were Freemasons as was King William III, Prince of Orange ).

so no similarity there then.

Originally Posted by Ceam

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somebody tell him
The granny looks like she has her eye on the boy and doesn't care what he does, another granny sees him and reaches out to the boy looking at the policeman to see if he notices and older chap appears to have seen the boy and is gesturing away from the sight with his hand out flat leading the policeman's eye away from the boys cheeky antics and the boys eyes are fixed on the eyes of the policeman ready to un cup and stop shaking his right hand in short deliberate sideway jerks in close proximity to his open mouth.. in case the policeman glances around and catches him.
And no the kid isn't drinking pop, his pop is in his left hand with the straw

A whole story told in an instant in a click of a camera, there's only 2 people that cant see this and that's the policeman and you Ceam.