Since
The poor are always with us
And street crime is not going to stop;
Given that
Education reform is too difficult
And the health service keeps getting worse;
In view of the fact that
Immigration policy is unenforceable
And whereas
Global warming is an impossible problem
And, in any case, not the sole responsibility of this government,
It has been determined
That the resources of the state be directed to
i) The apprehension of speeding motorists
ii) Extended public enquiries
iii) Installation of surveillance equipment
iv) Promoting the powers to search private premises
v) Extension of detention without charge
vi) Tax audits for small businesses
vii) The elimination of smoking on railway platforms
viii) Moving the deck chairs






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