Collective Journalism | October 21, 2009 | Comment on this video (3)

Cut backs: The View from the Streets

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On the streets of London the public are not impressed by politician’s talk of austerity. WORLDbytes volunteers interview young and old, and each other, and as many suggest, what are people who already have little supposed to cut back on? Austerity is prescribed for all but not everyone is in the same boat. Should we all take responsibility for economic failure and share the pain? The public say no.
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  • TatjanaA
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      TatjanaA  

    • The government put more money in army, but cutting on schools. The government should bring more projects , like during 70-s recession in USA, government started building roads, on today's recession Russian government provides big grants for small businesses, what is UK government doing?

    • 2 years ago
  • Rashpal
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      Rashpal  

    • The public are so distant from the politicians. People are making sacrifices but it seems to me part of the frustration comes from the fact these cut backs are not being recognised. Worldbyte fills this gap with this video I think!

    • 2 years ago
  • StefanieZett
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      StefanieZett  

    • It’s interesting to see that no matter the age, the average citizen has a strong opinion on the matter of cutting back. Teenagers, adults, elderly people – they all say no. And they get passionate about it. They care, they are involved, because all this recession business is about THEM. They make up the majority of the population, so their voices matter the most, don’t they? Well, politicians, there you have it. Listen to the people who voted you and don’t forget where you come from. Don’t forget who you are. Don’t forget the purpose of your job. You are no better a citizen than anyone else. Everyone deserves the same. So go and rule the country FOR the people. Find solutions that make their lives better – and don’t exclude yourself from your demands. It’s similar with the companies, really. Hey, CEOs, your employees are doing their best. Don’t make them share the pain when you weren’t sharing the joy in better times. Their pain, what is it to you? Do you really care? Are you cutting back as you ask them to? Are you working for half your pay, are you working for nothing? Get a grip on the situation. Open your eyes. Tell us the truth.

    • 2 years ago
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