Current Events > UK family told to take down pool in case a burglar drowns in it.

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http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/take-down-your-pool-in-case-a-burglar-drowns-186213/

wtf? I ain't about that victim blaming but wtf at giving a shit if a burglar hurts themselves in the property they are trying to rob.

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Obligatory Oi ya got a loicense for that pool?

In that case I should throw away all my plates.

A burglar might accidentally drop one on his head while looking through the cabinets.

Fuck I feel so guilty at my lack of thought.
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But landlord company mhs Homes has since told them to take it down altogether or empty it out each night for 'health and safety' reasons - despite it having nothing to do with the Health and Safety Executive.

So it wasn't the government, just idiot landlords

Aye posted...

So it wasn't the government, just idiot landlords

it's probably an insurance thing with a pool not being used full of water as well
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prince_leo posted...

Aye posted...

So it wasn't the government, just idiot landlords

it's probably an insurance thing with a pool not being used full of water as well

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eggcorn posted...

what

it says this in the article

Were telling residents that the pool needs to be taken down and well be speaking to them about how they can safely enjoy a paddling pool in a communal area.

"Pools in private gardens and small childrens paddling pools in communal gardens are fine so long as children are always accompanied and its emptied when not being used.

and here

The housing association landlord has since said management will consider allowing the residents to keep the poool if it is enclosed by a locked fence.

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Only in America
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What next? Making rat traps and anti-bacterial cleansers illegal because they kill something?

Uh oh, gotta remove all clocks. We can't be killing time...
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ClockworkHare posted...

Uh oh, gotta remove all clocks. We can't be killing time...

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