Wasn't that what was written above the gate at Auscwitz concentration camp? 0_oIt's no wonder wikipedia used to say the school's motto was "arbeit macht frei".
It's not a 'little ice storm' if one like this hasn't happened for 30 years, and I can guarantee there's about a foot of snow where it's not disturbed in some parts.
Also, you people don't understand that the UK isn't prepared for this sort of weather. Despite having unpredictable weather, grit machines/ snow plows (two got stuck in scotland which has about 30 inches of snow) aren't working that well, because the grit has almost run out. If the answer to this is 'spend more money to get prepared' the government (who are clueless anyway) will eventually get criticised about spending money they don't have on something that won't happen for a while. Canadians, and all other countries used to continuous winter weather, have the supplies, and experience to deal with it, the UK doesn't.
Why would the UK be criticised for spending money they don't have? Last I checked, pratically every 1st world country does that. No one gives a crap whether their own country goes into debt or not. So basically what you are saying is that the UK government is afraid to go into debt because of the people's reactions and view of their government. That is absolutely pathetic. Who cares if something like this won't happen to the UK for awhile? At least the people can get on with their every normal day lives if it does happen again.
Think about this: Say this happens again and you don't have the supplies. Sure, the government isn't spending money on the supplies, but no one can MAKE any money because they are stuck at home.
Now think about this: Say this happens again and you DO have the supplies. Sure, it costed the government money, but at least X many people can make money by getting to/doing their jobs and not letting the ice stop them from doing so.
So it all balances out. So what's the difference if it all balances out no matter what? Well, when people are at their jobs working. They are boosting the economy. Everything starts to flow. However, right now in the UK, nothing is flowing.
Well, the thing is, the UK is still IN debt from the recession, and not many people HAVE jobs. Basically, the country is a mess, and spending money on things that are not likely to happen won't please the people who are paying taxes on it, when they have no jobs. There's also barely any job vacencies, anyway so they can't get jobs either.
The school has made an official announcement, that no matter what safety experts say, no matter how many weather officials tell us to stay indoors, all students are expected to get to exams or die trying.
Is one f***ing snow day so much to ask?
I see your point, because the UK is doing worse economically than the US is. Still, the UK needs to be more prepared for sudden stuff like this.
Dang really? That's pretty terrible because we're doing pretty bad right now. Especially here in Cali. Unfortunately we don't hear too much about other countries. Except maybe Mexico, but even then it's not a whole lot. >.> What's the unemployment rate in Britain right now? Ours is 10% right now.
Dang really? That's pretty terrible because we're doing pretty bad right now. Especially here in Cali. Unfortunately we don't hear too much about other countries. Except maybe Mexico, but even then it's not a whole lot. >.> What's the unemployment rate in Britain right now? Ours is 10% right now.
It's about 7.9%, but about 25% are in debt.
Finally someone with the same opinion as me. 10 years ago, nothing shut for 2 inches of snow. A foot of snow, yes, but 2 inches? It's bloody pathetic how all of Britain grinds to a halt because people just don't know how to cope. It's the sodding Political Correctness, Health and Safety and compensation Claims culture we live in. Nobody dares do anything now lest they incur the wrath of parents/social groups/the church/the government/a no fee no win law firm.
If people don't know how to drive in the snow then it's high time they learn. It's not pleasant and it's not easy, but if it needs to be done then they best learn how to cope with it without whining about it.
I hate how people are begging for more snow so they can skip work. People I know who live close to where they work. I drive 20 miles to work, which isn't much really, but I'll drive through the snow and ice, because it's my responsibility to work. If you don;t like your job, then quit and get one you do like, don't use a bit of white powder as an excuse not to do anything.
The problem is that Britain's weather doesn't flucuate much, so when it gets particularly cold, or particularly hot, then all hell breaks loose. Nobody knows how to cope properly, drastic measures need to be taken to make sure the economy doesn't collapse under people skipping work because of the snow/sun, mass buying of bread/milk/de-icer/sun tan cream/ice cubes, and other rubbish. Nobody is ever prepared for it, despite knowing about it weeks in advance, and when it finally comes, people just fall apart because they don't know what do do. Common Sense emigrated from Britain a long time ago.