The Phil Howard ASBO Makes Westminster Council Sinners, Not Winners
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We would like Westminster Council to reconsider their imposition of an ASBO on Phil Howard, the well-known 'winner or sinner' street preacher often found at Oxford Circus in London.
Whether or not we share Mr. Howard's faith, we believe that the possibility of 5 years imprisonment for using a megaphone is unreasonable for a man who is trying to convince people to give up their anti-social behaviours. We also believe that those of us in favour of Mr. Howard's freedom to shout amusingly at passers-by far outnumber the approximately 20 people who have complained about him to the council.
We are of the opinion that Mr. Howard has become well-known enough to be an interesting part of London's cultural landscape and is recognised by many visitors to London, even those from other countries and that to deny this part of the London tourist experience only serves to make London a less fascinating place.
Whether or not we share Mr. Howard's faith, we believe that the possibility of 5 years imprisonment for using a megaphone is unreasonable for a man who is trying to convince people to give up their anti-social behaviours. We also believe that those of us in favour of Mr. Howard's freedom to shout amusingly at passers-by far outnumber the approximately 20 people who have complained about him to the council.
We are of the opinion that Mr. Howard has become well-known enough to be an interesting part of London's cultural landscape and is recognised by many visitors to London, even those from other countries and that to deny this part of the London tourist experience only serves to make London a less fascinating place.
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27 November 2015
292.
Gaz Becker
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LET'S ALL LAUGH AT WENGER, LET'S ALL LAUGH AT WENGER, HA HA HA HAAAAAAA, HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAAA
17 November 2015
291.
Samuel W
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This is another disgraceful attempt to ban a totally innocuous activity and should outrage anyone who cherishes the spirit of freedom and toleration that was so characteristic of England until recent times.
5 November 2015
290.
James D
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I have no idea what this is about but I agree, because I was asked to by a guy on b3ta.
1 November 2015
289.
Harry M
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While you may think that this man infringes human rights by creating noise pollution we must remember that his main hangout is Oxford Circus which is, at best, unhealthy. I would also like to remind you that More people complain about grumble about touris
30 October 2015
30 October 2015
30 October 2015
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Paul S
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He once met Ken Livingstone, who didn't mind his antics. And if the mayor of London doesn't take action, neither should anyone else.
26 October 2015
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1 October 2015
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Tinuke Baxter
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As a 11 year old girl i think the gorverment are insane.May the Lord bless Phil Howards this is a human right and what every christian should be preching i'm a christian although i'm young i still preach about the coming of christ, hell fire & Heaven
24 September 2015
17 September 2015
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Mark Walls
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Put him on Celebrity Big Brother! He's definitely better known than most of the people on there!
5 September 2015
28 August 2015
27 August 2015
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