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long time no see
Earthsea
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/02/2008 : 12:51:13
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Or in the name of saving £100,000? It matters very little in reality.
On a purely anecdotal level I would claim that crime will increase. I live in a small close that is poorly lit at the best of times. When the lights fail it tends to take a while to repair/replace them. By the second night the word has gone around and there is a noticeable increase in 'yobbish' behaviour.
I would also predict that there will be in increase in accidents ... tripping on badly maintained footpaths, stumbling off curbstones as well as motoring accidents. I also expect the number of people who have 'lost their bearings' will increase. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2008 : 12:54:09
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Yes they should Test it out in
your area.
See how it goes.
This is a good post below I took from that Page:
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So this is a cost cutting scheme is it? We pay for street lighting in our council tax, does this scheme mean that people living in the affected areas will get a reduction in their council tax?
no I didn't think so.
- Randomfish, Manchester, UK
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/02/2008 : 13:00:03
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quote:
Originally posted by long time no see
Yes they should Test it out in
your area.
See how it goes.
Gee thanks LTNS, the same old lovable, non-judgemental voice of sweet reason as ever I see.
Which officer/politician do you reckon should get the sack this time? |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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fartin1976
Alagaësía
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/02/2008 : 13:32:41
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They should do away with lighting motorways - what a total waste.
I always find that bit on the M23 really dangerous on the approach to Handcross hill. You go from a brightly lit 3 lane motorway, to a dark, hilly and bendy 2 lane by-pass. Then out to a lit motorway again. Its ok if you know about it but it does take a while for your eyes to adjust. |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/02/2008 : 14:03:33
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Originally posted by fartin1976
They should do away with lighting motorways - what a total waste.
I always find that bit on the M23 really dangerous on the approach to Handcross hill. You go from a brightly lit 3 lane motorway, to a dark, hilly and bendy 2 lane by-pass. Then out to a lit motorway again. Its ok if you know about it but it does take a while for your eyes to adjust.
I tend to agree with you there. It seems totally unnecessary and these jumps between brightly lit and natural light only are a nuisance. |
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6771 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2008 : 17:34:14
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I am sure everyone will get used to it
it is all in aid of this planet.
Although One Council can Not afford the £100+ for Timers for their lights.
That is case for getting Warmonger Brown Out.
I hope Moon
is pleased with theses tests for the New Future.
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NAZZ
Barsoom
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/02/2008 : 21:35:37
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Great for star -gazers   |
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camelot
Barsoom
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Posted - 12/02/2008 : 06:33:10
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Originally posted by NAZZ
Great for star -gazers
Not sure of that. It is hard to see Madonna without lights at night.. Paparazzi will have trouble.
But seriously, the telescope crowd will be very happy to see light reduction from street lamps.. it makes a difference in viewing night sky.
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