Odious offenders...

The flooding in England really is bringing out the low-life scum and maggots; of course there are various opinions and reasons as to why this flooding has been so bad but I have to share Baldinio's exasperation at some of the reasons given for the floods and those out to profit from the misfortunes of the homeowners etc affected by those floods. The crisis continues with hundreds of thousands of people now suffering the effects, many without potable water. However the depths of human depravity know no bounds: now we even have thieves stealing the flood defences! The Environment Agency (apart from confirming that more rain is due!!) says that flood defences were being damaged because some complete wankers were trying to steal them, this in and around Bewdley in Worcestershire (OK, the EA didn't use those words!): "Our staff pulled out all the stops to get both barriers up at Bewdley. These are vital structures that have protected people's homes and lives.

"It is shocking that anyone would take advantage of other people's misfortune at this time and we are now having to move staff away from their vital work to act as security."

Unbelievable...but that's not all: despite the looting and profiteering in some areas the Police are now warning flood victims to be wary of conmen exploiting the situation. They have said

"criminals pretending to be from utility companies to gain access into homes could be possible."

I think some very heavy-handed Police action is called for; no doubt with the help of local citizens. Anyone caught and charged for stealing/looting/racketeering/profiteering/fraud should be publicly bull-whipped for their shameful, disgusting behaviour (no I'm not joking!).