by TheJusticeofthePeace @ 29.
Oct. 2010. – 15:17:05
We read yesterday that the E.U. is demanding additional £billions from constituent governments in order to fund its profligacy. David Cameron is fighting his corner on our behalf for the “Parliament” and Commission to [once again] put their houses in order especially at this time of international belt tightening. Those whose purpose is to spend money supplied from outside sources especially those without representation tend to do so without constraint. At the very least their demands are not often tempered by considerations for the ability of the potential giver to afford the demand.
It appears that my colleagues
in Gwent via their branch of the Magistrates` Association are infected with
that same E.U.bug albeit on a much smaller scale. £2,500 was
requested from each of five various local councils to fund celebrations of the
650th anniversary of the Magistracy. To this observer it is no surprise that at
least one such council has refused. I cannot say I disagree with that decision.
One could argue that the institution of the Magistracy is a benefit to the
community and that as such is entitled to a donation for the celebration. But
what of other voluntary organisations in similar circumstances now or in the
future……….should they be so treated. Mountain Rescue, Lifeboat Service, St
Johns Ambulance, Salvation Army and others all have their unique and respected
place in society and are mainly run by volunteers. In times of local and
national cash reductions this is no time for J.P.s to go out with the begging
bowl for a bit of pomp and circumstance. Fund it from within the organisation
or forget it.
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