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relationship between those who are in authority in some way and, particularly, the younger members of our society. Having been a teacher of people up to the age of 18 for a number of years, I have had to deal with the same matter.
The goal that Mr Collaery claims is achieved is that the police can avoid taking the harder step by asking people to move on; therefore avoiding arrest. Mr Connolly has made it quite clear that that option always existed for the police, in the way of a caution in relation to a particular offence, which can be directed and understood clearly. It is the nature of young people in particular to question what is going on and to want a reason why a particular order is being given. It has to be given in this case because the police happen to feel that it is the best way to deal with the situation; whereas that would be a totally unsatisfactory reason for young people in particular, who tend to see matters in black and white much more than those of us who have dealt with issues over a much longer period.
I think that where the very conservative Alliance Government is coming from is most clearly illustrated by the support of big Bill Stefaniak - big Bill "Bully" Stefaniak who came out in support - - -
Mr Stefaniak: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I would ask that the word "Bully" be withdrawn. It is an imputation. It is not very nice.
MR SPEAKER: That is a personal reflection, Mr Moore.
MR MOORE: Mr Speaker, it is quite clear that the support for a curfew and support for - - -
Mr Stefaniak: On a point of order, Mr Speaker - - -
MR SPEAKER: Order! Mr Moore, that is not - - -
Mr Stefaniak: I will give him warning about claiming to be misrepresented, too.
MR MOORE: Surely, the term "bully" is anything but unparliamentary, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Order! It is a reflection under the circumstances in this debate - - -
MR MOORE: I think I have qualified it, Mr Speaker. His support for a curfew is a notion to bully young people, and I think the notion of big Bill "Bully" - - -
MR SPEAKER: Order! The imputation was that the member is a bully, his size aside. You cannot say that, Mr Moore.
Mr Stefaniak: Yes, standing order 46. Also, I will give Mr Moore notice that I will be making a personal explanation at the end of this debate on another thing that he has just said.
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