I posted on this blog, back in January regarding the scrap metal industry.
http://thismakesmemadyoutoo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/cash-for-scrap-act-now.html
The thefts of metals continues to rise and this week we have seen that a plaque, commemorating the loss of two innocent young boys, in Warrington, to a murderous IRA bomb, has been stolen.
Naturally this sparks outrage and that questioning feeling of 'what have we become'?
Sorry to report though, that the theft of this plaque is just the latest in a long line of such thefts. Many memorials to Britain's war dead have been equally desecrated and robbed.
I wrote in January,
Meantime the scrap industry continues to support illicit activity.
In January I said.
The only change since January, is further thefts and sorrow for family members and yet more shame for Britain.
Remember, Britain still has armed services personnel on active duty in Afghanistan!
http://thismakesmemadyoutoo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/cash-for-scrap-act-now.html
The thefts of metals continues to rise and this week we have seen that a plaque, commemorating the loss of two innocent young boys, in Warrington, to a murderous IRA bomb, has been stolen.
Naturally this sparks outrage and that questioning feeling of 'what have we become'?
Sorry to report though, that the theft of this plaque is just the latest in a long line of such thefts. Many memorials to Britain's war dead have been equally desecrated and robbed.
I wrote in January,
The UK government is proposing to require the scrap industry to have people to produce identification when selling scrap and to not pay them in cash.Since then, I am not aware of any actual action being put in place. Our politicians can find time to lob 'pastys' at each other, fret over Leveson and pump yet more UK tax payer money to support the failed Euro project but do a simple thing that honours our heroes and allows us to remember them? Sorry, no too busy! So now, MPs, to their shame, cannot even be bothered to pay lip service!
Meantime the scrap industry continues to support illicit activity.
In January I said.
Legislation needs to be put in place, now. Consultation and so on, isn't required, we know what needs to be done and cannot allow for further desecration of memorials or churches.
What is required before action is taken? A train crash because someone has stolen copper from a signalling system?
If you agree, let your MP know.
The only change since January, is further thefts and sorrow for family members and yet more shame for Britain.
Remember, Britain still has armed services personnel on active duty in Afghanistan!
Scrap theft can lead to such disasters. That is very shameful. There must be a very strong law in place so that it can be controlled and I think identification method at all levels will help minimize it.
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