>As if the newspapers weren’t full of clemency applications for RAF terrorists, the sudden realisation that life as we know it on Planet Earth is slowly grinding to a halt and Bayern Munich losing 7 games this season (which – from my perspective – is anything but a disaster), a minor politician with an advanced case of profile neurosis is calling for

In this country….

…it’s illegal to drive without a seatbelt.
The law isn’t enforced.

…it’s illegal to use a mobile phone while driving.
The law isn’t enforced.

I read of Helen Clark’s reaction in a similar situation

“Bring me empirical and quantifiable evidence that there’s a problem and I’ll look at it. Then we’ll see if we can enforce it and THEN will I consider proposing legislation.”

Go, Helen!