MR T wrote:
GA
Just so as you know, after reading and following the above thread, you come across as being realistic and sensible and obviously have the interest of the trade in your area at heart, but in my opinion you might as well be talking to a brick wall, (and would probably get more sense out of it), than the three amigos. The common denominator apart from the mentality of a five year old is that they do not want any type of system that would hinder their 'final solution' (ref. third reich).
I was under the impression Gateshead was a deregulated authority, like the majority of other authorities in England and Wales, so how can you blame the situation in Gateshead on TDO? In fact GA has already stated that he is the man that is practically responsible for the state of the Taxi trade in Gateshead? Admittedly, removal of restrictions wasn't down to him and it certainly wasn't down to TDO so its a bit rich trying to blame the ills of the Taxi trade in Gateshead or anywhere else for that matter on TDO?
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Nitpicking every last word is a sign of their own desperation and their inability to grasp the reality of the real world.
I don't know what you mean by "nitpicking" but Accuracy is the word, not nitpicking. If someone misquotes another, then there are only two possible reasons for doing so, either it was a mistake or it was intentional. Perhaps you have an example?
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They are perfect examples of the singular individuals we have throughout the trade that like to think they can manipulate others with promises of equality
To redress the balance of equality, first there must be inequality and I must admit your very statement gives the impression that you believe there is an inequality? Considering over 70% of local authorities practice a form of equality when it comes to issuing taxi licenses then it would appear that the inequality you talk about only exists in a minority of authorities and Gateshead isn't one of them.
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but failing at the same time in educating them in the joys of bankruptcy. It's a case of the blind leading the blind.
If you start off with an authority that has no cabs and it practices a policy of equality as you put it, who's fault is it if a person decides to own and drive a cab then fails to make a living? Are you going to blame the council for having an open policy or do you blame the individual for his own failed decision making. You seem to think the council owes you a living when in fact they owe you nothing.
However, I suppose most of us see where you are coming from but the emphasis should not be on restricting vehicles the emphasis should be on restricting drivers through quality controls. Which at the moment are totally inadequate. I don't suppose stringent driver quality controls will suit those people who have no intention of driving their own cab but it will certainly place the emphasis of control on those that do drive a cab?
I believe, that only when this taxi trade is rid of the inequality you allude to, will it rise like a phoenix and become all powerful. It certainly won't happen in my life time but it might in yours?
Regards
JD
So I take it, you disagree.
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