September 7, 200718 yr Eight in 10 people believe Britain is in 'moral decline' Last updated at 14:10pm on 7th September 2007 Comments (1) Britina is in moral decline, according to most Britons. However only 32 per cent would intervene to prevent anti-social behaviour More than eight in 10 people believe that Britain is in moral decline, a survey has discovered. The poll, for a new television programme exploring religious and ethical issues, found 83 per cent agreed that moral standards were falling. Only 9 per cent disagreed, while a majority of people (62 per cent) said religion had an important role in guiding the nation's morals. According to the survey, younger people aged 16 to 24 (68 per cent) were more likely than older generations to agree that religion had a key role to play. But almost one in three (29 per cent) of all those surveyed disagreed that religion was important in guiding the country's morals. Results from the poll also showed people were more likely to help someone who had collapsed in the street than intervene to stop anti-social behaviour. More than nine in 10 (93 per cent) said they would help if someone collapsed - with those not following a religion (97 per cent) more likely to lend a hand than those that do (91 per cent). More than half (61 per cent) also said they would intervene if they saw two children fighting. But only 32 per cent said they would get involved if they saw teenagers spraying graffiti and less (24 per cent) would intervene if someone was talking too loud on a mobile phone while on a bus or train. Issues behind the poll will be debated this Sunday on the first edition of new BBC programme The Big Questions, which aims each week to look at the religious and ethical questions behind the news. Nicky Campbell will present the programme and a panel of four guests will lead the debate offering a range of faith and non-faith perspectives.
September 7, 200718 yr Author I'm one of those 8. This is a shit country to live in sometimes :dozey: So when is it not??:thinking:
September 7, 200718 yr When the towns and cities aren't being rules by those dickheads. Usually between the hours of 5.30am and 7.30am :smug:
September 7, 200718 yr Author When the towns and cities aren't being rules by those dickheads. Usually between the hours of 5.30am and 7.30am :smug: Is that when they're too "out of their heads" to be of danger to anyone??:rolleyes:
September 7, 200718 yr Author got it in one ;) The only trouble is, that's probably when you're either tucked up in bed, or getting ready for work!!:rolleyes:
September 7, 200718 yr getting ready for work, driving to work and walking for a paper are all very peaceful :)
September 8, 200718 yr Jenjie, i agree with you. UK is thriving. The unemployment rate has decreased a lot and it's great. The industry is fine.:) As for deprieved areas, they're located worldwide. It doesn't mean it's spoiling the country.
September 8, 200718 yr Author Jenjie, i agree with you. UK is thriving. The unemployment rate has decreased a lot and it's great. The industry is fine.:) As for deprieved areas, they're located worldwide. It doesn't mean it's spoiling the country. It's nothing to do with that. It's the general lawlessness, selfishness, bad attitudes, greed, rudeness, violence, anger and draconian government policy.;)
September 8, 200718 yr The Governments figures for unemployment are adjusted, the true figure is at least double of the official figure.
September 8, 200718 yr On the news, a couple of months ago i watched on TV that the unemployment rate was only 4,5 % ; i wish it was the same in France (about 8 % !). They also said it was thanks to Mr Blair at that time.
September 8, 200718 yr well yes, i agree with that. it isnt just britain tough its the same in many other countries.
September 8, 200718 yr In the long run, you'll see whether he's good or not. It's too early to judge. We don't know him.
September 8, 200718 yr Author well yes, i agree with that. it isnt just britain tough its the same in many other countries. But most countries in Europe don't have the yob and binge-drinking problem that the UK has.;)
September 8, 200718 yr Yes, I know. The worst is in Ireland i've heard. Why do they drink that much ? In Northern France they also drink a lot because the unemployment rate is higher than in other areas. People get bored, they drink and their life and their families' get a nightmare.:(
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