http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/...l-8134410.html
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These days, we hear a consistent refrain from citizens complaining about the tyranny of health and safety regulations or moaning about the overweening power of the nanny state. Well, recall the circumstances around Hillsborough in April 1989, and see what the alternative looks like: people treated like animals, lack of proper safety procedures, a callous disregard for human life from the authorities, followed by institutional collusion to prevent the true facts from emerging, and a campaign to smear the victims.
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Good point (poor article).
It was a combination of issues around the ground which, individually, didn't seem to amount to much but together created a massive safety risk. Standing areas with little thought for capacity, the design of the gates which led people to the pens in question, the fences, a lack of trained stewards and a general lack of concern for safety.
Sometimes we see trifling safety measures and from time-to-time it will be excessive but the general principle is worthy and often times has been well thought out. Next time a paper or politician pontificates about 'elf and safety' it's worth remembering why such measures are important.