Anyone going to heckle our* supposed MP as she stands trial in court on criminal charges..

[Triggaaar]

To just go ahead and implement isn't helpful either.

They weren't implementing in Balcombe, they were researching.

I think it's clear the government and companies behind this don't actually give much regard to research in this area. The american politicians made a lot of money as did the fracking companies in the US. There are far too many UK politicians with positions on boards and holdings into institutions that all have a lot to gain from fracking being introduced here.

Yes, I don't doubt there is plenty of corruption in this area.

 

[Bold Seagull]

They weren't implementing in Balcombe, they were researching.

They were testing to see if the area was suitable for franking.

Not sure you can call that research. Don't think any scientific research institutes, universities or consultants were involved. It was just Cuadrilla testing the site.

 

[Triggaaar]

They were testing to see if the area was suitable for franking.

Not sure you can call that research. Don't think any scientific research institutes, universities or consultants were involved. It was just Cuadrilla testing the site.

Ok. Still not fracking though.

Are there some independent studies that show the likely outcome of fracking?

 

[happypig]

..next Monday at Edward Street.

I know I am .

By- Election looms.

*if you live in BN1

Your first "heckle" (even though it will undoubtedly be exceeding witty) will see you get told to shut up.

Your second heckle (probably pithier and more incisive than the first) will get you told to leave.

If you refuse to go (and you should, your public NEEDS you) you will face contempt of court.

Go for it I say and expose Ms Lucas for the intelligent, articulate, educated and principled person that you clearly aren't.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

If only fracking involved hot air forcing the oil from the ground we would be onto a winner.

 

[John Bumlick]

Breaking the law to stand up for any belief is not acceptable.

What a pathetic point of view. Salute the flag, everything's fine, keep calm and carry on.

 

[WATFORD zero]

I am so glad that where Timmy is working he is not allowed Internet access now so we only have to put up with this **** outside of his work hours.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Are you still sore because the Conservatives came third, and will no doubt come third again?

Potentially they could finish 4th

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Breaking the law to stand up for any belief is not acceptable.

But yet standing up at a football match in front of others is although the stadium rules state one shouldn't. Pick and choose when it suits perhaps?

Ironic.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

..next Monday at Edward Street.

I know I am .

By- Election looms.

*if you live in BN1

That's just juvenile.

Why not go badger baiting as well?

 

[spring hall convert]

Just walked past and there appeared to be 50 or so people outside in solidarity with our MP. Good on 'em, hope they get the result they're looking for.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

She hasn't been convicted yet. She is likely to be convicted because it's a public order offence which can best be summed up as "not doing what a police officer told her", but it is still to early to declare that she broke the law.

There have been plenty of successful defences made against charges on public order offences.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Breaking the law to stand up for any belief is not acceptable.

You really do have double standards when it suits you.

 

[brighton bluenose]

I know what you mean, so much for politicians and diplomacy being used to deal with issues? She should be looking to use her power as an MP to try to resolve this through due process rather than breaking the law to protest in person.

Those opposed to this type of venture should be able to turn to their politicians (regardless of political party) and how can her constituants do that if she is unavailable because she is in the middle of Balcombe / at a Police station under arrest. - It just sends out the message that politics doesn't work, so why bother![/QUOTE

It would appear that the juxtaposition of your comment with your user-name is an irony that is clearly lost on you!!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

..next Monday at Edward Street.

I know I am .

By- Election looms.

*if you live in BN1

How did your heckling go ? Any photos

 

[dougdeep]

They said on the local news that this case will run for 5 days. Why? If it had been me or you it would have taken less than 30 minutes.

 

[Machiavelli]

I agree with you. Sometimes breaking the law is justified for the cause and in this case it probably wasn't ( and wasn't even necessary ).

That said, for anyone to say in a blanket way the law should "NEVER" be broken is naive in the extreme. Martin Luther King was supported by forceful, law breaking campaigns ( although he didn't outwardly show support for the methods ).

Strictly speaking, French resistance fighters during WWII were breaking German imposed laws - I'm sure there is nobody that would suggest they were in the wrong.

It's far too simplistic to say the law should never be broken. I for one support the breaking of laws - in certain circumstances.

Agree with almost every word here, Westdene:

 

[Lady Whistledown]

They said on the local news that this case will run for 5 days. Why? If it had been me or you it would have taken less than 30 minutes.

You don't go to court much, do you?

 

[dougdeep]

You don't go to court much, do you?

You disagree? Please give us the benefit of your knowledge.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Your first "heckle" (even though it will undoubtedly be exceeding witty) will see you get told to shut up.

Your second heckle (probably pithier and more incisive than the first) will get you told to leave.

If you refuse to go (and you should, your public NEEDS you) you will face contempt of court.

Go for it I say and expose Ms Lucas for the intelligent, articulate, educated and principled person that you clearly aren't.

Very, very well put.