Nanny State bans glass from pubs
Bad news everybody! - the Glasgow Licensing board is going to be banning glasses from city center pubs and clubs throughout 2006. The ban should hit clubs this summer and by the end of the year you will only be able to buy beer in a plastic bottle or cup anywhere in Glasgow.
Beer in plastic tastes shit - but that's irrelevant. What I can't understand is why Glaswegians are so happy to sit back and let their government interfere in their lives in such petty ways. Not even Ken at his most rabid would get away with introducing this in London.
The council has also:
- banned late entry into clubs (does Coleman's Curfew still exist?)
- banned drinking in public
and yet the problem of violence in Glasgow seems to be getting worse. The Neds are getting away with murder (quite literally) while the rights of law abiding folk are being systematically eroded. Why bother coming up with coherent and long-term social policy or policing strategy when a knee-jerk ban will do?
For fucks sake Glasgow - stand up to these snivelling legislators. Tell them where to stick their ban and force them to come up with some proper solutions. All this ban will do is spread the message that Glasgow is such a fucked up town that the locals can't be trusted to use anything more than a beaker. What next - clingfilm for windows in Council flats?
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posted by Digbeth D'Marriotti at 4:40 PM
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...as long as you avoid The Pleasance - the serve the lager in those dimpled mug type things. Worse than plastic.
The Chambers St binge brings back some fine memories - or rather lack thereof.
I also hear that Kilmacolm does a decent pint for when you return on Pilgrimage.
If this ludicrous ban lasts, all that will happen is people will bring in their own glasses (perhaps with "I'm not a thug" engraved on the side),a little reminiscent of the old Canal brewery bar in Anniesland where you could have your own pint mug behind the bar ?
The cavalry has arrived! We're currently involved in mobilising support against this paternalistic nonsense. What's important to realise is that although the Licensing Board is made up of councillors, it is NOT the council. This is mainly the quest for glory of one wee talking head called Gordon MacDiarmid, the convenor of the Licensing Board.
We're seeking the support of the rest of the council not involved in this crackpot scheme, and got all the trade bodies possible behind us.
I'll try and post again when there's more news. Spread the word about this, because a lot of people still don't think it's happening in pubs as well as clubs. Also, you can bet your bottom dollar this is the thin end of the wedge. Glasgow gets away with it, other baords start thinking if they can do it.
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