Insulate Protesters

[calmck]

When these idiots are arrested could it not be determined if they receive any benefits and have them stopped.

[naomi24]

If they are in receipt of benefits they should be put to work for them. Cleaning up the beaches and countryside would be a start. At least they'd be doing something worthwhile because right now they clearly have far too much spare time on their hands.

[bednobs]

a lot of them seem to be pensioners. i agree stop their pensions

[THECORBYLOON]

On what basis would you stop their State Pensions?

[davebro]

I'm afraid if I was held up by these idiots I would find myself in court for ABH.

[bednobs]

no basis really, just being ironic

[naomi24]

They don't look like pensioners to me.

https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/22/insulate-britain-blocks-road-outside-home-office-despite-m25-protest-injunction-15302165/

[sp1814]

I wonder what can be done about the climate crisis?

Certainly not these protests, which I think effectively ensures that the narrative becomes about the protests themselves rather than the problem - but *something* extreme now has to be done.

Should they have their benefits taken away?

Only if everyone arrested for *anything* also have benefits (including state pension, child benefits, job seekers allowance and Universal Credit) revoked.

But do we want to becomes a state that does that?

Especially at the point of arrest (ie. pre-conviction).

[davebro]

maggiebee seems to be a nasty sort of person - probably from the Gorbals?

[youngmafbog]

Interesting thought on the benefits, but it will never happen.

//On what basis would you stop their State Pensions?//

I wouldnt ,but as it is now classed as a benefit (no doubt so the Government can means test it in the near future-Johnson does love his taxes) surely its the same as any other one?

[ABSpareEditor]

Keep it on topic please.

[anneasquith]

They are getting publicity. I think I see a post most days on AB . They must be happy with the media attention . All protesters do .

[dave50]

Just run them over if they run out into the road, sorry officer, didn't see them, job done.

[bednobs]

it doesnt really matter how old they are (although these look on the pensioner side) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-58763019

[naomi24]

Maybe with all that exposure to the elements they’re just weatherworn. ;o)

[dannyk13]

I know that it has been mentioned before but is it not time to reconsider the use of water cannons?