I agree with this, it seems that people are more reluctant to speak out.
Something that I have noticed although can’t prove outright is that crimes against the system seem to be more harshly punished than crimes against an individual.
You seem to hear about how career burglars, muggers, car thieves, etc receiving ASBO’s, suspended sentences or 3 months in jail taking into account time served on remand. Then you hear how someone without a record broke the rule on the smoking ban and got sentenced to 6 months or someone protested against a Gagging Order at the Family courts (for being in contact with their children / grandchildren in care) and sentenced to a year without trial or jury.
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You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
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