Another One...Again?

Welcome to a new year, and what do we have to show for it? What developments have been made since this time last year? There have been a few good things, there have been a few bad things, but overall it's been a great year. So the question is "what are we going to do differently this year?" Hopefully it will be something life-building, like spend more time with family or just becoming a friendlier person. I however am going to concentrate on keeping up with old friends and strengthen the friendships I have already. I would hope that they would also be willing to spend more time with a crazed madman like me...even for a little while.

So here is to the new year and what to expect from it.
[Let's try not to break the Country again]

Free Water, From the Sky?

You know what I'm sick of? There is no-where on the (English) Governments websites where ideas can be recommended, so I'm going to publish a few more reserved examples here.
We recently (a few months ago) had quite a bad drought in which all the 'reservoirs where loosing lots of water' according to the media. So here's the idea. The Government distributes (for free) 50 litre containers which can be attached to the bottom of the gutter spout, collecting rainwater. Every fortnight or so a lorry comes around to collect the water which then can be put into the reservoirs. Especially in times of drought.
Now i know this will cost money, but with this Government who's gonna notice another 2% on the tax? (clear irony).
This could stop the hosepipe bans and anyone who doesn't want to be involved can opt out. Thus saving time and annoying everyone. Obviously an idea the Government* will love.

*note: the use of a capital G in Government is more out of contempt and hilarity rather than respect.
Oh and also i decided to publish this after being told that i should recommend what the Government should do to improve.

I feel Inspired

Some people question life and why we were put on this planet. (And if i'm repeating myself i'm sorry, but i am pulling this from the top of my head). But I believe that we were made to experience life partialy, so we know how valuable even an individual life is. Now we are surrounded by many forms of media including video games and the news which have desensitized us from loss of life. I understand the news is put there as an 'impartial' relay of information, but they could put some feeling behind the figures. It's as if saying "250 people found dead" is just another fact and figure to them. Gaming however places people in situations where killing is the only option. I know it's played down, but still it is making children and teenagers (and everyone inbetween) feel comfortable, about killing and around dead bodies.

"Violence reaps what violence sows" and that usualy means more bloodshed. For a good number of people crave revenge after death has visited.