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Hiking Wales

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That sounds like a good idea, Mr. Powell. However, I was planning on meeting a friend of mine in London. He's a sergeant in the Derbyshire Constabulary. Ts about a 2 hour drive down to London for him. But if that doesn't work out, I will certainly take your advice.

Hiking Wales

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Thanks for the information, Ceri. It's funny you posted something about the Brecon Beacons. I have a fairly recent issue of Backpacking Magazine which highlights the trails in the park. That is what led me to decide to get lost for a while.

Hiking Wales

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Ok, I've decided I need a break from my job and need to get away for a few days. I'm going to fly to London and find my way over to Wales (train/hired car?) What I need help with is where are the best places to go for some day hikes with great views and be able to possibly stay in an inexpensive B&B for the night in a village or town. I've been to north Wales in 2006 in Llandudno, Conwy and Caernarvon. I don't mind going back to that area but I'd really like to see the countryside.Can anyone offer any suggestions or point me in the right direction?Thanks,Jeff Morgan
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Guns In The USA

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I have seen the exact same types of sentences here in Maryland, Mr. Powell. As an 18 year veteran of a county police force, to borrow a phrase from Gaynor, it "boggles the mind". Another truth in sentencing problem that I've personally encountered is the " concurrent" sentence, as opposed to the "consecutive" sentence. The public hears that a criminal has been sentenced to 2 life sentences plus 30 years and they assume he will never walk free again. The part that gets left out is that his sentence is concurrent, meaning he is actually serving one life sentence. In this state, that translates to 50 years, which means he is eligible for parole in 25 and with good behavior credits, can be out in 15 years. Where is the truth in that?

Guns In The USA

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Mr. Powell - Absolutely correct on the NRA. I'm neither for nor against them. I agree with some things they say and disagree with a few others. But they are very pro punishment when it comes to the illegal use of firearms. And I think that was my previous point. Gaynor is also correct that education is important, but I believe that truth in sentencing in this country is also important. We have so many laws on the books now concerning gun crimes. Rarely do the offenders get the actual sentence that their crime calls for. With the numerous mass shootings and random murders being committed by guns here, there is no excuse for judges NOT sentencing them to long prison terms and for legislators NOT demanding that they do.

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Gaynor - You are correct that the United States has had guns for so long that many of these laws don't work. It's a Constitutional right in this country and most Americans do not like the Constitution changed or trampled upon. As a police officer, I have no problem with the individual right to gun ownership. I value that right that we have.I think there is middle ground to be found. This President isn't looking for middle ground. He seems to be attempting to appease people in his far left base. A place to start I believe is in the judiciary. Stiffer penalties, more mandatory sentences for those committing crimes with firearms or simply being found in the illegal possession of firearms. Throwing the weight of his office behind enforcing the gun laws currently on the books would be the best place to start.Jeff

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By the way, our "enlightened" president has held up Chicago's stringent gun laws as a model for the rest of the United States. The fact that he continuously fails to mention is that Chicago is #1 in gun crimes in the country. This is what happens when you remove firearms from good, law-abiding citizens. It allows criminals, who don't follow the laws anyway, to rob, rape and murder at will without fear of encountering an armed citizen who refuses to be a victim.

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Ms. Leonard - I don't think it "boggles the mind" to suggest allowing some school staff members to be armed. I'm an American police sergeant in a high crime area situated between Baltimore and Washington D.C. One armed school staff member could prevent the tragedies in schools that have occurred in my country. I prefer that every school have a police presence, but realistically speaking, the costs to provide a police officer for every school is not feasible. The alternative is training a school staff member just like a police officer and allowing them to be armed. "Gun free school zone" signs do not deter criminals, just as most new gun laws our president wishes to enact will not deter someone who is inclined to break the law already.

Navigation trouble

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Thanks Ceri. I do have this mobile app on my phone. But for some reason the email address to send pictures doesn't work. I get a daemon.mailer failure notice everytime. Do you know any other way to load a picture from my iPhone?

Navigation trouble

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I have no idea how to navigate this website because I mainly access it thru my iPhone. Maybe someone can help. I've tried numerous times to upload a photograph by sending it to the recommended email address. However, everytime I try, I receive a failure notice. Is there any other way to upload a photograph?
updated by @jeffrey-morgan: 11/11/15 10:38:14PM