Student Riots

yep, one of the millions of medical professional smokers who whinge about pubs closing left right and center :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Bolton Midnight

In 2000, we ranked 4th in science, 7th in reading and 8th in maths.

In 2010, we ranked 16th in science, 25th in reading and 28th in maths.

That is abysmal.

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we have a similar problem in Germany... here a lot of it is "blamed" on immigrants :dozey:

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Originally Posted by donKey jote

we have a similar problem in Germany... here a lot of it is "blamed" on immigrants :dozey:

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From my experience a lot of the immigrant parents value education far more than the British parents.

If you drink & smoke less than your doctor then you're doing okay. Brother in Law is a GP and he drinks a hell of a lot more than I do, but he doesn't smoke have to say.

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Originally Posted by Bolton Midnight

Only the cream should be going to Uni not all and sundry.

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"Only the cream..." :confused: "All and sundry." :confused:

Please define who, in your opinion, sits in each of your two groups.

Are you suggesting that only those from "a top public school" should be permitted to access a university education?

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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

I have been pleased to see that present and future students are not so apathetic about politics and their future that they sit back and do nothing.

This issue is clearly something that angered many and they have every right to protest and make their feelings known to the politicians who come up with these ideas. In a democracy people have the right to protest when they object to something, and for too long politics has seemed irrelevant to too many.

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Originally Posted by BDunnell

.... The violence has undoubtedly been very counter-productive, but would the issue have achieved anywhere near the prominence it has done... had the demonstrations been boringly peaceful?

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Unfortunately no. The problem of hostile demonstrations also stems from a complacency of the hierarchy to go about business as usual with little regard as to how public funds are spent, or misused rather. It wasn’t that long ago that the ‘Eat The Banks’ campaign took order by the masses, so I’m sure some folks still have that in mind, aggravating the situation even more. Add in an unpopular war and negligent practices by corporations mining/drilling for resources - causing damage to the environments, and you’ll find that you have a perfect recipe for civil unrest.

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Originally Posted by Bolton Midnight

Just wanted to congratulate them on achieving sweet FA, no change exactly as you were - well apart from a huge bill for the taxpayer to repair all the damage they did and the policing bill.

Some of the placards were incorrectly spelt FFS

Must be Media Students or similar to be so witless and ineffective.

Glad common sense and the coalition won through though, is a far fairer system than the one Labour introduced.

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What a load of rubbish.

Those who stand up for their rights have to be applauded not dissed by the so called society.

I can only pity those who think like you.

What are you going to do without students?
Who's going to research for new technologies? For new medication? Who's gonna give a spine to the society you are living in? Joe from the pub?!

Just for the info I believe that education should be free for all, not only available to the rich ones.
The lack of access to education will show in 10-15 years but then it will be too late.

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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

I have been pleased to see that present and future students are not so apathetic about politics and their future that they sit back and do nothing.

This issue is clearly something that angered many and they have every right to protest and make their feelings known to the politicians who come up with these ideas. In a democracy people have the right to protest when they object to something, and for too long politics has seemed irrelevant to too many.

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Exactly!

But I suppose Bolton Midnight knows little about 1968, and what it meant for everyone.

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Originally Posted by IronRooster92

In my opinion, too many people think they HAVE to go to University to be successful in life, which isn't true.

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You sure do not need to go to the university to become a plumber, but maybe some want to be doctors or engineers, which you can't without getting higher level education.

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Originally Posted by schmenke

skc, a higher education is not a privelage, but a necessity for an educated society. I'm 100% in favour of the taxpayer funding higher education as it results in a more productive society from which everyone benefits.

I can only extrapolate that the sales of balakava's would diminish with an educated society :dozey: .

(apologies Mark, the question was directed at you...).

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Cheers to this! :up:
Completely agree!

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Originally Posted by ioan

... Just for the info I believe that education should be free for all, not only available to the rich ones...

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... and to those who live... well.... not "live", but are surviving in third world countries. That is of course if their leaders and/or customs permit them to.