Some comments,
from the Evening News -
northwest0161 • 5 hours ago
They'll do anything but tackle the real cause which is the nihilistic drinking culture in the city centre. It would hit profits and that's their main concern because being a "vibrant party town" is their only plan.
Whether there's a "pusher" or not isn't the only issue. People get into a state where they are vulnerable to all kinds of dangers not just water. I've seen people asleep around the canal at Dale Street.
I predict these measures will have no effect whatsoever and sadly we'll keep on seeing deaths until laws on licensing and drunkeness are properly enforced, cheap alcohol in shops tackled and people are encouraged to have some self-restraint in public again.
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DaveAncoats > northwest0161 • 3 hours ago
Birmingham has a similar drinking culture yet they have only had a handful of deaths in recent years. Yes, Manchester cannot afford to be left behind on nightlife. More people than ever before are living in the city centre precisely because it offers great nightlife, we can't shut it down due to a tiny minority. I personally hate to see people extremely drunk, especially when they get aggressive and rowdy, but I think people need to learn to take responsibility for themselves and the police should not be so lenient with idiots. If you put the extra measures in place and raise awareness about this particular issue with the canals, as is happening now and people still fall victim to this then you have to ask why they are not taking responsibility for their own lives.
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northwest0161 > DaveAncoats • 27 minutes ago
I don't think it is a minority though. These deaths are the most extreme consequence of night-time behaviour that's widespread. There are also many people who are drunk and who are robbed, raped, beaten, become pregnant or HIV+ or who themselves become violent and are the aggressors. Not to mention the health issues which in many cases are yet to come with the public picking up the tab.
Besides a few medical experts and the occasional police officer we hear very little. Everyone else is on the gravy train making money from alcohol and they see these victims as collateral damage and a price worth paying.
Of course they have to pretend to act and do something so a few extra handrails and fences are suggested.
I think many of the politicians in Manchester are just trying to keep the party going for a year or two more until they retire. After which they won't be seen for dust. Think of all the familiar names who are a similar age.
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Andy > northwest0161 • 4 hours ago
You're right to raise concerns about the state people get in to, people need to take responsibility for their own well-being.
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