He claimed over £60.000 in benefits and is sentenced to 7 months in prison but because it is less then 12 months he can keep his job.?
Since when is a thief not a thief.?
2007-09-05 04:23:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
There is an easy answer to that. A thief is not a thief when he works for the UK Government ( They all line there pockets one way or the other)
2007-09-05 04:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What amuses me more, above all else with this incident is that the MEP in question was from UKIP.
Oh Joy!
[I do however think it's a rather ridiculous and alarming situation that such a prominent government official can retain their position in such circumstances]
2007-09-05 12:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by 203 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a disgrace he should be sacked & made to pay all the money plus a fine. What we see here are rules made for a few to get away with braking the law.
2007-09-09 08:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is just ridiculous
so the next time he robs he can only stay in jail 5 months, for a total of 12 months OR is it for one stint
and as long as he stays in jail for less than a year each time he is in the clear right?
CRAZY
AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!
2007-09-05 11:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're so right.....that is CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A lawyer in England needs to keep his slate clean if he wants to keep his license to practice. Same with doctors and with most other professions. However MEPs can be crooks and still keep their jobs.
2007-09-09 09:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by RED-CHROME 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The EC is a most corrupt organisation. so he is just another crook amongst a gang of crooks
2007-09-05 12:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because there is one law for the ones who have their priviliged snouts in the trough, and another for you and I.
2007-09-05 12:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is a total disgrace, if he has any honour at all he should resign. Hopefully his constituency will de-select him anyway.
2007-09-05 11:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Christina K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is one law for us, and a different law for politicians.
2007-09-05 16:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He shouldn't, but that's just another indication oe E.U. corruption and self- serving.
2007-09-08 13:25:26 · answer #10 · answered by LEONARD W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋