“The real problem here is the underaged drinking that is going on. Im only 16 and fully aware of the fact that all my mates go out and drink because of the simple fact that "there is nothing else to do". I can sympathise with that, but on the other hand there are 12 year olds out there being arrested for getting drunk. How about the police do something about it rather than slapping them on the wrists every single time. Sure I may be snitching on my friends or whatever, but i care more about their well being than some pathetic lot who get off their faces on drink every weekend because there is quite frankly, no authority left. How about the community wake up to the real problems at heart for a change? Im 16 and already world weary enough to realise that the world we live in is a mess, moreso down this way it seems. Get some authority back into the situation, the police seem to have no power what so ever. Fear is the key, years ago people didnt commit crimes because they were scared of punishment. Now, people, including people my age, actually break the law on purpose because "its funny" and they get away with it... Every single time. Learn something from this, there is a bad world under your snotty noses. Act like it.”

“I too work as a doorman in the city, surely anything that gets drunken undesireables off of the streets,is a good thing for everyone, regardless of who suggests it and what company they work for.”

“it used to be that local councillors, like the military and police could not work in environments where their councillor work could be compromised-'asbos' will nto stop 'teenagers' and young people from enjoying themselves-we are a major university city and many of the young people are 1st time away from home-re-education is needed and the best people are the door staff, who seem to manage well with 'people skills' to sort the problems out and keep them contained-'asbos' will cause a loss of revenue to all pubs/clubs and loss of jobs too-the entertainment business in the city is a major employer-but 'councillors' don't worry about these things as they have their job security in the council! the police don't have the time for all the paperwork 'asbos' will create-Mr Myers seems to be in touch with reality and Mr Choules just using his 'councillor' position to make an issue!”

“ROB... serving alcohol to a drunk person is already an offence and the person serving - no the licensee - pays the fine. Clearly, this doesn't work as folk are going in pubs drunk and coming out more drunk. A lot of the trouble happens when the drunks are thrown out and demand to get back in to get their coat, mates or partner! There is no easy answer but alcohol is a key factor in most violent crime.”

“A lot of this trouble stems from the fact the pubstaff and management serve drunks. I thought this was illegal? I think a lot of the problems lie with the pubs themself, maybe we should also be talking about punishing those that do. Lets face it most pubs in the city centre couldnt give a monkeys about who they are serving and whether they have had enough drink. Again, profits before responsibility, then it falls to the doorstaff and Police to pick up the pieces when it all goes wrong. I wonder if CCTV inside pubs is actually ever used to prosecute barstaff who break this law. They serve the booze, they should be more picky, and keep a closer eye on whats going on not just on the other side of the bar but on their own side also. The times I have been in pubs watch people get served till they are out of control, then they get kicked out so it becomes more of a public problem. Lets keep an eye on who serves the drunks, then prosecute them as well. I think it has to be tackled from every angle. The drink culture in Exeter of an evening is ruining it for those of us who like to socialise and have a drink and not 'kick off''.”