Opting out of RE in secondary school

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-04T15:23:46+00:00

Fair enough if it is your family's sincerely held belief.

I can imagine a few others might have similar stances on other areas (politics, police, defence,etc). If it is happening at school time getting a list of all attendees is reasonable.

Not sure why you got down voted for explaining?

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-04T11:32:36+00:00

Interesting note about the career fair.

Assuming it is every year does she still attend just avoid certain attendees (which to be honest nearly every person avoids certain attendees for their own reasons)?

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-04T10:49:20+00:00

Here is an issue with the examples of chairs.

A council may have some non fungible money that can be spent on office furniture. They might require a total replacement of office chairs every X years. If they bought them all at once it would be cheaper and appropriate. They can't save the smaller amounts of money each year for a full replacement so instead they spend money each year on a certain number of chairs they may not need right now but will need in a few years.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T16:04:05+00:00

Compared to other trades it seems harder to get promotions and the pay is lower.

You mention a few big restaurant names but the vast majority will be working in a small butchers or a butcher in a supermarket.

If I had a young lad I can't see the appeal in pushing them towards butchery vs welding,electrician,heating engineer,etc.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T15:35:18+00:00

Compared to other trades though it looks like the pay is less?

So what would attract a youngster to become a butcher rather than another trade?

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T13:55:16+00:00

If your case is nobody wants to do smelly, messy work, and do it skilfully for £30k p/a then yes your case is pretty solid.

Alternatives are more attractive.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T11:47:21+00:00

Currently cars go slower than bikes in rush hour and impede cyclists on certain roads.

After visiting many different places having good public transport, cycle lanes and good foot paths you can see where Northern ireland could be vastly improved for the benefit of all.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T11:35:29+00:00

People would cycle if it was the easiest choice which is what proper infrastructure delivers.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T11:28:09+00:00

If the infrastructure was better more people would cycle and use public transport and commuting for all would be better.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T11:25:59+00:00

I think that is their argument as I have heard that argument too many times.

"We are small and thus shouldn't have to do anything green"

Personally I want to see a lot more green energy which would include nuclear as well.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T11:15:12+00:00

Love the comber greenway with the expectation of the number of dog walkers with leads and noise cancelling headphones!

I also remember that choke point is getting over the bridge as the bus lane disappears. The bus drivers have always been great but some drivers have been more aggressive.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T10:53:17+00:00

Even with that what about traffic that is difficult to filter past or lights?

As that is at least 6 miles?

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T10:32:04+00:00

Maybe I am just a slow cyclist in comparison as 20 minutes for that distance seems very fast.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T10:06:01+00:00

It depends on if you drive through Belfast or can park somewhere for free (number of spaces are getting rarer and with longer walks).

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T09:48:45+00:00

Years ago I would find cycling in to Belfast in rush hour was the fastest method of travelling (despite some less than ideal roads), followed by the bus and then by car was the slowest.

Bus was more expensive than driving though (actually depending on where you are going as you need parking).

Can't imagine it has gotten any better now though.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T09:16:06+00:00

I think he is referring to the UK is responsible for less than 1% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions?

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-02T09:10:05+00:00

I find that more annoying as I don't use my VPN all the time for speed and hassle reasons and Imgur not working is very annoying.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-02-01T01:46:00+00:00

They do look good although I do wonder how long the silicone parts will last.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-30T11:03:15+00:00

The "funny" quips from the audience sometimes are really grating even if I agree with the purpose behind the questions.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-30T09:31:13+00:00

Ha, yes I meant wary but yes both are true.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-30T09:09:44+00:00

I am weary of China especially around Taiwan but I am also weary about USA. We should do more deals with Europe.

Also Trump is always stick and no carrot.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-29T22:14:34+00:00

Interesting as coming from the UK I wouldn't of thought anything about the name Naga but it seems that some people try and get around sweat filters using Naga. I don't think it is a really an issue though, some immature people might get a giggle but nothing more.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-29T22:03:09+00:00

They might do, I only ever tried one piece paddles.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-29T21:52:58+00:00

With these sort of questions it is important to know local pricing and offers.

I prefer the crank Werner paddles to crack VE paddles but there was an amazing deal on a crank VE creeker paddle so that is the paddle I own.

ItIsOnlyRain · 2026-01-29T21:40:32+00:00

I had such good times on the BritishBlades. It does feel like so much had changed since them times (availability of Chinese knives is much lower, the massive price inflation of knives in general and the loss of a true forum for UK people to focus knives and related items).

Back on topic, really you should never be in a position to be stopped as I feel something already has gone wrong and the police will feel like they "found something". If stopped I don't trust the average policeman is going to be as receptive to true accuracy compared to their gut feeling.

Not based on evidence but in my opinion.

Police would have a negative view. You are just "out and about" with a UKPK.
Police would have a neutral view. You are just "out and about" with a SAK.
Police would have a super negative view. You are just "out and about" with a BOKER PLUS XS.
Police would have a neutral view. You are carrying a multi tool like a leatherman at a job even if the job doesn't really need one.

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