No Christmas in Londonistan real soon, I see...
Winston Churchill is spinning in his grave.
Their folks should tell the unnamed “authorities” to go eff themselves, and tell the workers to ring louder/offend away.
In the good old days we had lynch mobs that kept things in order and any potentially belligerent minorities in their place.
I agree. They should stop using rattles.
Instead, they should use squealing pigs.
most of the ‘charities’ that rattle the cash collection boxes and stuff are rackets anyway. Never ever give to collectors on the street, only do so through the internet or in regional offices.
Anyone can register a charity and claim up to 99% of the funds given as ‘costs’, so its always necessary to check the small print.
Now, if a homeless bloke tries to sell you the Big Issue, then you know its a good deal, so you are getting something for your money. He is employed, and such systems are better than salving ones conscience by throwing money into a bucket.