"Enzo Matrix" wrote in message
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> Col wrote:
>>
>> Why go to the trouble of hiring a panel of experts when you
>> are going to completely disregard their advice when it
>> doesn't suit your political objectives?
>>
>> It is obvious that Labour think they can gain some political
>> capital with a 'tough on drugs' stance.
>> OK fair enough. the voters may or may not be responsive
>> to that. However that's not the point.
>>
>> The point is, if they were going to reclassify *anyway*
>> why not just do it and cut the crap?
>
> Because they want to be seen to be "considering" options. It's the same
> with all the Post Office closures. They had decided on numbers long before
> the plan went to "consultation".
Yes but any political benefit they might temporarily gain from being
seen to 'listen' is wiped out when they arrogantly reject the advice
they made pains to show they were seeking!
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Col
Steal a spaceship and head for the sun,
Shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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