Should On-Duty Police Officers Decorate Themselves In Such A Way?

[anotheoldgit]

Recently British Muslim social and political activist Anjem Choudary questioned a police officer about a HELP FOR HEROES wristband that he was wearing.

I wonder what he would have to say about this.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/06/27/20/2A073F8000000578-3141562-image-a-7_1435432482457.jpg

[Broseph]

/Don't the police also do this kind of thing at the Notting Hill Carnival for example?"

Yes they do. And more's the pity./

What an odd thing to say. I've been there at the carnvial and have heard positive comments from goers regarding the police joining in and breaking down barriers. People saying things like "I wish they were all like this" and "Who knew the beast could have fun" so if this reestablishes ties to the communities who like I said have once seen them as a cold heartless machine then this is better for community spirit and helps the long plan.

Would you and the op hoped that they would have smacked their battons across the mouths of any dancers who dared dance with them instead with a oneliner as "Don't touch us WE ARE THE LAAAAAW?"

How very 2000ad!

[sandyRoe]

People will be saying next they shouldn't do their 'dad dance' during the Nottinghill Carnival

[mikey4444]

The Grumps are out in force today Broseph !

Nah then, nah then !

[anotheoldgit]

mikey4444

/// There aren't any pros or antis to keep apart. It was just a lot of people enjoying themselves at a very colourful street event. ///

That is because UKIP LGBT has been banned from the parade because of fears of violence from their opponents.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/should-ukip-lgbt-be-banned-pride-london-parade-1507518

*** Ukip LGBT should not be banned because of the potentially violent reactions of their opponents. Penalising them because of the aggression of others is wrong and unfair. If there is a danger of assaults, the police have a duty to protect the likely victims. ***

[Broseph]

/The Grumps are out in force today Broseph!/

Sadly they always are but it's better that they are here spouting their negativity and vitriol on the net then going out getting drunk and babbling incoherently waving flags and shouting slogans that they don't have a clue of the meanings or it's origins.

The internet keeps many safe.

[mikey4444]

LOL Broseph !

[baza]

Next years old bill uniform issue , pink hot pants with matching handbag to keep their furry handcuffs in.

[Broseph]

/Next years old bill uniform issue , pink hot pants with matching handbag to keep their furry handcuffs in./

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5HOt0ZOcYk

[Maydup]

You celebrate all you like Baz, you are free to be yourself and express yourself. Just try to understand the difference between that and the relatively recent equality for gay people to do the same. Some still need the support of others and events like Pride to encourage themselves to come out.

[anotheoldgit]

Broseph

/// Would you and the op hoped that they would have smacked their battons across the mouths of any dancers who dared dance with them instead with a oneliner as "Don't touch us WE ARE THE LAAAAAW?" ///

Perhaps that Guardsman who was heckled by that tourist, should have joined him in his little joviality, instead of prodding him off with his bayonet?

[Broseph]

/.Im proud that im not a homosexual and I want to make sure everybody knows it/

I've always found it strange when a "hetrosexual" male unchallenged about his sexuality then climbs to the highest branch to beat his chest and enforce his straightness on the whole tribe.

I often wonder "Why?"

[anotheoldgit]

mikey4444

/// The Grumps are out in force today Broseph ! ///

I wonder how grumpy you would be seeing a policeman posing with his arm around Nigel Farage's shoulder?

[baza]

I have nothing against anybody being who or what they are , I do however think that coppers on duty should not abuse/ misuse their uniform.
Perhaps a sense of humour transplant is in order.

[mikey4444]

AOG...what on earth are you on about now ! That issue, on which I agreed with you, has nothing whatsoever to do with this thread. Not even a teeny, weeny bit.

By the way, congratulations on not bringing Muslims into his thread....
your restraint is admirable !

[zebo]

To comment on the original question, anything which gives Choudary sleepless nights is fine with me.

[Broseph]

/Perhaps that Guardsman who was heckled by that tourist, should have joined him in his little joviality, instead of prodding him off with his bayonet?/

Aaah...I see what you did there. You've brought a story from the op and then slipped in something that has nothing to do with the op to try and enforce your non point which has then failed and crashed miserably.

What has a story about a guard being touched have to do with this story as I can't quite see the connection or maybe I would after shaving my head,tattooing my knuckles and drinking 12 super strength lagers every connection I want to make magically appears and makes sense.

[Svejk]

If anti-gay protestors had turned up, would they not be entitled to neutral policing?

[mikey4444]

Broseph ( 13:30 ) a sense of insecurity perhaps ?

[Baldric]

Met. Police Service, Uniform Code
Tie Pins/Badges
13.6.15. Tie pins Badges and Tokens distract from the Corporate Identity and Impartiality of the MPS Uniform and can generally be a Health and Safety risk and therefore they must not be worn.

[mikey4444]

Zebo...( 13::33)...with you there 100% !