 The British government is considering a proposal to ban drinking on public transport, Defense Secretary John Reid said Sunday.
| "Government has an obligation to protect the public from beer burps!" |
"It is a proposal for discussion," Reid said in an interview with British Broadcasting Corp. television's Sunday AM program.
| "So stop rolling your eyes!" |
He said the government's so-called "respect czar," Louise Casey, had proposed the government should discuss whether drinking should be allowed on public transport. "It is right that people should be able to have a civilized drink at whatever time they want," Reid said.
| "Nigel! Pass me the brown paper bag! I need a civilized drink!" |
"But it is right also that people should be responsible about not being abusive through drink on buses and other places. That is the balance of rights and responsibilities."
| I could be wrong, but I think the Respect Czar has too much time on her hands. |
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