Man jailed for microwaving pet hamster - Page 2

GDW · 25 Sep 2010, 10:25

You know what they say about statistics.

daveake · 25 Sep 2010, 10:30

That 99% of statistics are bollox?

GDW · 25 Sep 2010, 10:35

Statistically speaking 99.9% on Non Statisticians believe it is 99.999% bollox.

Pudding · 25 Sep 2010, 10:55

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Originally Posted by A Slice Of English

I think you'll find that peoples perception is that crime is on the up but in actual fact, crime rates have fallen pretty much across the board.

No offence, but Dorset is probably one of the most boring counties in England, crime might be down but I wouldn't be surprised if suicide wasn't up.

But seriously, you're not going to use Dorset as the litmus test on what's happening with the rest of Britain are you?

*AndyK* · 25 Sep 2010, 11:18

Everything I've seen indicates that crime figures are down, unfortunately sensationalised reporting in the press is on the increase, so it seems as if there's more crime than there was 10 years ago because we hear about it more.

~Helen~ · 25 Sep 2010, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Pudding

No offence, but Dorset is probably one of the most boring counties in England, crime might be down but I wouldn't be surprised if suicide wasn't up.

But seriously, you're not going to use Dorset as the litmus test on what's happening with the rest of Britain are you?

I work under the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership in a borough near /part of Manchester. I haven't got precise figures to hand right now, but here most crimes have reduced too. Again no figures but I was lead to believe this was the case all over.

Of course people have got to report crimes for them to be recorded, but I'm guessing that's why the stats use 'Serious' crime rather than crime in general. There is probably a reduction in people reporting lower level crime though, due to a perception the Police can't/won't do anything and this maybe affects people's perceptions of crime and safety.

~Helen~ · 25 Sep 2010, 11:22

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Everything I've seen indicates that crime figures are down, unfortunately sensationalised reporting in the press is on the increase, so it seems as if there's more crime than there was 10 years ago because we hear about it more.

Very much that too!

~Helen~ · 25 Sep 2010, 11:28

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Hampster really didnt deserve it, but the guy was drunk. He's probably killing himself inside for killing his favorite hampster. If he wasn't drunk he should burn in hell.

Sorry for multi-posting. I can't multi-quote on my phone.

If that's what he does to his favourite hamster, I'd hate to know what he'd do to his un-favourite hamster!

Oh, and being drunk should not exempt him from any form of punishment!

AndrewG · 25 Sep 2010, 12:52

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Originally Posted by ~Helen~

Oh, and being drunk should not exempt him from any form of punishment!

Indeed. If anything his punishment should be worse then imo.

Pudding · 26 Sep 2010, 02:40

To be totally honest, I have no problem with the guy if he killed it humanely then ate it. In Peru they eat guinea pigs, in Tonga (and other countries) they eat dogs, China they eat cats and I've killed and cooked rabbit a few times.

But as its been mentioned torturing and killing animals just for fun is a sign of of someone potentially being psychotic and capable of much more serious crimes.

**Monstro** · 26 Sep 2010, 03:17

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Originally Posted by ~Helen~

Oh, and being drunk should not exempt him from any form of punishment!

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Indeed. If anything his punishment should be worse then imo.

Really pisses me off when people think because they're pissed they believe it makes it more acceptable, it wasn't their fault etc etc. I'm with Andrew, should cost them more!

Pudding · 26 Sep 2010, 08:48

Drink drivers piss me off, and them stupid f*ckers whole put a chip pan on when they're three sheets to the wind and set their house on fire.

Steve6 · 26 Sep 2010, 14:30

Torturing a harmless animal is sick and people should be locked up for it. Read this story, it's horrific and makes me sooooo angry. One of the worst cases of animal cruelty I've read in a long time.

http://www.independent.ie/national-n...y-2341207.html

Wario · 26 Sep 2010, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Steve6

Torturing a harmless animal is sick and people should be locked up for it. Read this story, it's horrific and makes me sooooo angry. One of the worst cases of animal cruelty I've read in a long time.

http://www.independent.ie/national-n...y-2341207.html

oh my. That ... that just made me sick

Pudding · 26 Sep 2010, 22:12

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

oh my. That ... that just made me sick

It had my stomach turning that's for sure, absolutely disgraceful behaviour.

25 Sep 2010, 10:25	#26
GDW Super Loafer Join Date: 26.03.2010 Location: Perth Posts: 984	You know what they say about statistics.

25 Sep 2010, 10:30	#27
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	That 99% of statistics are bollox?

25 Sep 2010, 10:35	#28
GDW Super Loafer Join Date: 26.03.2010 Location: Perth Posts: 984	Statistically speaking 99.9% on Non Statisticians believe it is 99.999% bollox.

25 Sep 2010, 11:18	#30
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Everything I've seen indicates that crime figures are down, unfortunately sensationalised reporting in the press is on the increase, so it seems as if there's more crime than there was 10 years ago because we hear about it more.

26 Sep 2010, 02:40	#35
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	To be totally honest, I have no problem with the guy if he killed it humanely then ate it. In Peru they eat guinea pigs, in Tonga (and other countries) they eat dogs, China they eat cats and I've killed and cooked rabbit a few times. But as its been mentioned torturing and killing animals just for fun is a sign of of someone potentially being psychotic and capable of much more serious crimes.

26 Sep 2010, 08:48	#37
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	Drink drivers piss me off, and them stupid f*ckers whole put a chip pan on when they're three sheets to the wind and set their house on fire.

26 Sep 2010, 14:30	#38
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	Torturing a harmless animal is sick and people should be locked up for it. Read this story, it's horrific and makes me sooooo angry. One of the worst cases of animal cruelty I've read in a long time. http://www.independent.ie/national-n...y-2341207.html