Another Licencing Board success....
A week after the Licencing Board prevented the Golf Club opening on Sunday afternoons, my family and I were out for a walk this afternoon, when we were passed by three people carrying plastic bags from a certain off-sales.
As they staggered past us - and past the Free Church seminary - wondering from side-to-side with what I estimated to be 8 cans of beer + bottles (each) in clinking bags, I pondered the LDOS view that an absence of Sunday licences means that families of alcoholics have a day off.
As neither the woman nor the two men have immediate families, beyond the sad community they inhabit, it was easy to see the utter fallacy of that argument.
The absence of LDOS in ever providing support or advice to these unfortunates was conspicuous.
The irony in them bouncing past the FC Manse and the AA building was not lost on me.
(Nor, to be fair, was the fact that we had enjoyed a nice bottle of wine with lunch).
However, as far as I could see, none of the three were carrying golf clubs, nor were they ever likely too. Never mind, the easy target was shot by the Board; whilst the real point was missed.
As they staggered past us - and past the Free Church seminary - wondering from side-to-side with what I estimated to be 8 cans of beer + bottles (each) in clinking bags, I pondered the LDOS view that an absence of Sunday licences means that families of alcoholics have a day off.
As neither the woman nor the two men have immediate families, beyond the sad community they inhabit, it was easy to see the utter fallacy of that argument.
The absence of LDOS in ever providing support or advice to these unfortunates was conspicuous.
The irony in them bouncing past the FC Manse and the AA building was not lost on me.
(Nor, to be fair, was the fact that we had enjoyed a nice bottle of wine with lunch).
However, as far as I could see, none of the three were carrying golf clubs, nor were they ever likely too. Never mind, the easy target was shot by the Board; whilst the real point was missed.
4 comments:
I almost reached for a bottle of my vintage Buckfast(2weeks old) when I read the latest press release from my highly paid MP. He says that he wants "clarification" of RET(sic) Is it to continue or not.......and then he goes on the laud our the beach boy - the one who draws the MSPs salary - who according to the Barra Bhoy is in; "...permanent and constant dialogue with Scottish Ministers...."
Why not ask the MSp for the answer cos if he's in "...permanent and constant dialogue".... he'll know the answer......or is this MacNeil laying the ground for ....it wasnae me gov' that lost the cheaper ferry scheme - it was that dyed in the head numphtie.....
Now all became clear to me, I thank for the necessary information.
The following should happen if folk were honest.
John Mackay – resign from the licensing board due to the direct conflict of interests as he is also an Elder of the Church.
Norman Macleod – resign from the licensing board due to the direct conflict of interests as he is also (I think) an Elder of the Church.
Maroot – resign from the licensing board due to the direct conflict of interests as he is also an Elder of the Church. And while he is been honest about his genuine beliefs also declare himself and SNP councillor.
Iain Mackenzie – resign from the licensing board due to the direct conflict of interests as he is also an Elder of the Church.
If the above gentlemen were of a different religion the current situation could be akin to them sitting in the Durex boardroom. Come on guys be honest with your politics.
so all christians should resign from the board... who do you suggest we put on it? all alcoholics? what if one of them gets converted when he is on the board? THINK THESE THINGS THROUGH BEFORE YOU POST!
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