Sincere apologies

[musicbooks]

Apologies to all concerned.. In my thread "where is everyone tonight?", I wasn't in any way suggesting that I endorsed the sentiment (as discuss indicates.) I do believe, however that pensioners in our society do get a raw deal from many organisations and institutions, as recently demonstrated by the utilities companies who have raised bills by up to 50% in some places(without any government intervention) Also, government policy at both national and local level betrays nothing but contempt for the elderly. The fact for example that pensioers have to pay full council tax on top of a completely inadequate and insulting pension is scandalous. Therefore, my debate topic was not meant to be malicious,I was in my clumsy way trying to highlight an attitude problem and a mind set in this country that is wholly wrong.

In response to Scott's of 50cycles comments that pensioners are like Victor Meldrew..I rest my case!

 

[musicbooks]

Hi Musicbooks

I find it odd that you quote me totally out of context, having deleted your original statement.

You know I was trying to make light of your ridiculous comment and accusations you made.

I think you are incorrect about the attitudes of people towards the older generation, I am sure the similar comments could be made of the attitude towards the young by the older generation.

To sum it up, the grass is always greener. Swings and roundabouts

However I do agree with you that Council Tax and energy bills should be reduced for those on pensions or retired having contributed a significant amount already, on the same note maybe Stamp duty should be reduced for first time buyers to help them get on the property ladder which was somewhat easier in the good old days, with many of the older generation claiming the benefit of very high equity in their properties due to very high house prices created by the younger generation scrambling to get on the ladder.

No hard feelings

Scott

None taken and apologies again for stirring up a bit of a hornet's nest... I wasn't referring to your company and I should have made that explicit.

Feeling a bit like the Archbishop of Canterbury at the moment. I think I'll keep my head down for a while and wait for the bike to arrive. then I'll be able to actually contribute sensibly to this forum!!

BW
musicbooks

 

[flecc]

No need to keep your head down Musicbooks.

See my response on the link below and especially the footnote:

The Changing Post response
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