Bring back birching in the UK

[Skyrad 0]

http://video.news.sky.com/skynews/video/?&videoSourceID=1304831&flashURL=/feeds/skynews/latest/flash/firefighters_p2061.flv

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080210/tuk-fire-crew-attacked-by-violent-gang-45dbed5.html

The UK's yobs are out of control I think its time to bring back birching. They act like this because they know that they will get away with it and theres no come back. instead of ASBOs birch them!

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[Gawain 0]

Is "birching" UK term for what the US learned as "Caning" thanks to that punk getting punished in Singapore?

If so, then yes, difficult lessons are best remembered when they are learned the "hard" way.

Those kids would have a different outlook if they saw one of their fellow-gang-members get hemmed up by a bunch of rubber bullets and a 2x4 to the noggin.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[Skyrad 0]

Pretty much, but instead of a big thick lump of wood its several thin whippy pieces tied together.

http://www.corpun.com/manx.htm

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The regulations laid down on the Isle of Man for the instruments used in the administering of corporal punishment are:

CANE: Not to exceed 4 ft. in length or ½ in. in diameter.

BIRCH: Weight not to exceed 9 oz. Length 40 in. Handle length 15 in. Circumference at centre 6 in. Circumference at butt of handle 3½ in. Circumference 6 in. from end 3-1/4 in.

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