Comments on: Convincing win for Country Liberals: ALP likely to lose its only seat in The Centre

By: William Walker

William Walker — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:55:50 +0000

Let’s hope the CLP introduce mandatory sentencing mainly for drunkenness. I don’t want to see hospital beds taken up by drunks, I want to see the help delivered to the right sort of people who really need help, the elderly people, people with genuine disabilities, victims of crime and children. And highly it’s about time drunkenness is criminalised.

By: Steve Brown

Steve Brown — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:12:17 +0000

Yep totally agree Hal. Thanks Alice News.

By: Hal Duell

Hal Duell — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:39:18 +0000

@Steve Brown
Thanks for that clarification. No worries.
And for the record, is the Alice Springs News Online simply the best local opinion forum, or what!

By: Russell Guy

Russell Guy — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:43:43 +0000

Steve Brown, just off the top of my weary head, there were 2500 problem drinkers on the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR), installed at a cost of approx $1m for six months and about to be dismantled by the CL govt.
Of that 2500, white and black, I personally know that some voluntarily placed themselves on it as a measure of controlling their own alcoholism.
It empowered them and gave them another reason to get off the stuff. The BDR sent a positive message to some that their daily request and in some cases, humbug, for a six pack (out bush) was a result of their alcoholic condition. This also sent a positive message.
The fact that take-away is available seven days per week does not. As the West Australians have said, a multiple approach to this monster is needed. The BDR was supported by NT police.

By: Janet Brown

Janet Brown — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:27:59 +0000

Well joz you do suffer from narrow vision. Persons do not have to drink alcohol to have fun and party. So many people will feel better for not being forced to buy grog for those banned. Less anger by those banned. Next we need opening and closing times to operate at the same times as other states. And for the record I am so happy that the Nanny Labor brand has been voted out of power. Conservative parties believe in individual responsibility and that impresses me personally as I dislike being forced to adjust my lifestyle due to some other individuals that are not prepared to change their lifestyles to prevent the infliction of self harm. Oh and for the record I don’t drink alcohol.

By: Bob Durnan

Bob Durnan — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:50:44 +0000

Thanks Steve (Posted August 29, 2012 at 12:02 pm): just proves my point – “there is none so blind as he who will not see”, nor so ignorant as he who is incapable of acquainting himself with the relevant facts … or maybe just refuses to have a go, on principle.

By: Steve Brown

Steve Brown — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:32:10 +0000

@ Bob I just read Your Comment, Quote. “If “Labor got it so wrong … trying to stop alcohol abuse by blaming business owners for supplying but never the individual for drinking”, how do you explain the Enough is Enough package and the Banned Drinkers Register? If that system was not an example, par excellence, of putting the blame and responsibility on the individual for drinking (it was the individual who was banned from drinking, Steve, not the business owner from selling) I can’t imagine what would be! Huh? Must say you cracked me up Bob, rolling on the floor laughing Ho HO HE HE You really consider a Banned Drinkers Register that had no consequence other than another warning no power to compel anyone to attend court that only stopped you buying take away but still allowed you to drink in the bar! You think a policy like that was going to work? Par Excellence! No wonder Labor just got booted! Thanks for the laugh Bob. You need to borrow a jacket give us a yell, I’ve got one I don’t need any more.

By: Steve Brown

Steve Brown — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:37:38 +0000

@ Hal The term Laborite wasn’t addressed to you, Hal, but to the world in general.

By: Hal Duell

Hal Duell — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:31:08 +0000

Steve Brown
For the record, I reckon Henderson’s government got what it deserved.
Now it’s Mill’s turn, and I am, for now, completely behind him and his new team. I am not saying they should walk in the shoes of their predecessors. In fact I hope they don’t. But I am hoping they do all they can to take all of us with them.
I agree with you that the hard work is far from over. On my way home this evening I noticed a car had been set alight in the Gap Hotel’s parking lot. I will not be taking my fence down.
And please don’t call me a “Laborite”. You have no idea of how I voted.

By: Jocelyn Davies

Jocelyn Davies — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:44:38 +0000

@10 Janet seems to be saying that the banned drinkers register and showing ID has stopped her from partying. Sounds like it’s not a fun party for Janet unless it’s a full-on binge!