U.K.-The big switch-off: A fifth of councils axe road lights to cut bills 18thoct

Antaletriangle · 10-18-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by swordsmith

I hope to god they do my area soon, I hate the orange glow of mercury vapour lighting. Maybe we will be able to see the stars... OOOHHHH< wait a minute, are they putting the lights down before the big show?!

I like the idea of that swordsith always look positive mate but keep on guard with their feeble chess moves!!lol.I have a meade 8 inch reflector i maybe able to get it out soon!!??

SpaceMonkey · 10-18-2008, 12:52 PM

I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw the on the news. This is obviously to increase crime rates and disorder. "Divide and rule" is their motto, provoke civil unrest to keep society from unifying. And what amuses me is that they are doing it to "save the planet". Im sick of them using C02 emissions for justifying taking away our civil liberties by force feeding us "carbon footprint" this, and "carbon footprint" that. People need to realise this is one big scam!

10-18-2008, 12:59 PM

excellent.... now you will be able to see the stars better!

10-19-2008, 11:53 AM

I'll be more than happy if my council decide to do it- I have an ugly orange sodium lamp right outside my bedroom window. I'd much rather be able to see the stars properly. I understand the whole 'cranking up the fear / guilt' factor but after a week or two without crime increasing (I don't believe it will) people will settle down.

If they're worried about being attacked in the dark I'll advise them to buy an 18" steel maglite. No hassle from the cops because it's a torch and any potential attackers are going to think twice.

10-18-2008, 12:52 PM	#2
SpaceMonkey Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 83	Re: U.K.-The big switch-off: A fifth of councils axe road lights to cut bills 18thoct I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw the on the news. This is obviously to increase crime rates and disorder. "Divide and rule" is their motto, provoke civil unrest to keep society from unifying. And what amuses me is that they are doing it to "save the planet". Im sick of them using C02 emissions for justifying taking away our civil liberties by force feeding us "carbon footprint" this, and "carbon footprint" that. People need to realise this is one big scam!

10-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
OceanWinds Guest Posts: n/a	Re: U.K.-The big switch-off: A fifth of councils axe road lights to cut bills 18thoct excellent.... now you will be able to see the stars better!

10-19-2008, 11:53 AM	#4
Steve_G Guest Posts: n/a	Re: U.K.-The big switch-off: A fifth of councils axe road lights to cut bills 18thoct I'll be more than happy if my council decide to do it- I have an ugly orange sodium lamp right outside my bedroom window. I'd much rather be able to see the stars properly. I understand the whole 'cranking up the fear / guilt' factor but after a week or two without crime increasing (I don't believe it will) people will settle down. If they're worried about being attacked in the dark I'll advise them to buy an 18" steel maglite. No hassle from the cops because it's a torch and any potential attackers are going to think twice.