Not too long ago, if someone stole, their hands would be chopped off, the police had the power to police, and if people killed, they were killed.

Looking at the country and how it is at the moment (knife crime, scams, shootings etc etc) it would seem that crime is on the up, and generally, people are more scared to leave their homes now than they were 10 years ago (despite what the police stats say).

Do you think that "human rights" has gone too far, giving criminals too much leeway and protection and often letting things slip and causing the countries crime to go out of control?

I have always preferred carpet in my lounge as I feel it is a lot comfier and warmer especially in winter and now that prices of fuel are rising so much I think it will be a lot warmer in a house with carpets than laminate. The main advantages to laminate is that children will have more difficulties damaging it and also it will be good for people who have many allergies especially so to dust mites. Children though will not find it as comfy when playing as they often sit on the floors. I am still happy with my carpet though.