Geoffrey Settle Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Given the action by a parent from Nelson near Burnley who told police about the fire arms and amunition held by his son should Warrington parents also follow this example? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/7465414.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Unfortunately a 3 year jail sentence may not provide the required incentive. Didn't the Nazis encourage family members to bubble each other?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 It was rather steep, considering that physical crime often gets a slapped wrist and community service. IF that is the start of stricter sentencing, ok. But I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 A firearm is not a toy and anyone who has one and who doesnt have a license to own one should go to jail, end of story.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Yes Geoff, but that wasn't the thrust of your question, which was about bubbling one's family members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 I never mentioned bubble wrapped Nazis - that was you I'll make it simple for you then - would you go to the police if your son or daughter commited a serious offence - like hiding a firearm in your house with amnuition (by the way it doesn't have to be bubble wrapped)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 "parents" - "shopping" - "son"; errm think you introduced the bubbling aspect Geoffrey?! Simple; Dad could have slung said gun and amunition into the nearest River, thus taking it out of circulation, whilst keeping his son in circulation - sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well Geoff, seeing how corrupt and bent a lot of coppers are and the fact they are all box tickers and target mongers; I would be worried that they would also try to fit them up for something else as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 This is an unreasonable sentance for this kid who has been stupid, and does not encourage loving responsible parents to proceed in the correct manor on such instances. especialy when you see the likes of the warrington "Ryan" murderer recieved an equal sentance. although this gun was being looked after for criminals, the young stupid lad had not created any victim in his crime, its a sad workld where a judge can deem this crime to be equaly punnishable to that of a murder. two extreems making a sorry situation. The lad should have got 6months tops. would I shop one of my kids...not now, because the system cannot be trusted to rationalise crime and punnishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Agreed Legion. We don't now the whole story here, but the son looked totally shell shocked and the dad clearly enjoyed the publicity. I can't imagine having such a poor relationship with my child that I would call the polce before talking to them to find ot why on earth they had a weapon. It sounds as though he might just have been the patsy for someone nasty. In jail, sadly, he will learn from real criminals, and probably come out knowing far more about crime than when he went in. I think to instigate a prison sentence for your child, you have to believe that the prison system has some value, and the recidivism rate for young offenders proves that it fails time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateoflymm Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I would have been in a terrible situation had this arisen with one of mine. It's a mother's instinct to protect her "cubs" but I have a social conscience too. When it comes to storing weapons and amunition I honestly can't say what I would have done, though I think my nature would have led me towards informing the Law. Where I would have had to act would be if I suspected my child was invoved in the use of these items. I love my children but I could not stand by and see them being part of evil. I would be heartbroken and ashamed to have to "shop" a child of mine but, if it was necessary, I would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Trust your kids can't read this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I for one hope that they do read this, they will realise what a caring parent they have. Too many parents turn a blind eye these days when they should be finding out exactly what their offspring are up to and stamping it out early on reather than letting it escalate into something worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Correct Geoff; and if issues were nipped in the bud WITHIN the family, there would be no need for external involvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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