MP turns down work experience student for 'foul-mouthed' Twitter account

“has the MP had any experience of work or is he another silver spoon work dodger raking in money off the back of the tax payer .”

“Oh my stars, we've got a live one! ):-)”

“Ysedra - "No idea what 'comments' you're referring to (no, you don't need to come back to provide quotes)". Why? Would this be devastating to your 'argument'?”

“My dear Ysedra, it now appears you are picking at straws, but no worries. Let me highlight several pointers for you:

1/ On Sunday, January 27 2013, 11:45AM, your comment "No, the grammar was atrocious, again....", 6 minutes later, you made another comment "BTW, your page 'not found' (and *don't* think I didn't *try*). No idea what 'comments' you're referring to (no, you don't need to come back to provide quotes), but the advice about the police applies pretty much equally in this country." Is this correct grammar?
2/ Your comment "If the word 'argument' is so emotionally charged for you, then I'd better spare you any more upset." Exactly my point. I did mention I see this as a discussion. Thank you.
3/ Another comment by you "Were you in a rush to lavish the benefits of your wisdom on us?" I would like to thank you. If you would see this as 'wisdom', that's your choice, I would prefer the word to be 'opinion'.
4/ Your comment "Just try to remember that the topic of this article isn't Andrew Mitchell..." Is the article about "the general advice that people should never talk to the police, because by definition, they will only use anything you say against you... http://tinyurl.com/a33p7g" as you have introduced?
5/ You are right, the link didn't work. Better still, go to a BBC article on Andrew Mitchell and this will CONFIRM that he swore at the policeman, not YOUR version of the story. Incidently, where did you get your info from?
6/ "...to drag that affair into this 'discussion' for a cheap dig isn't big, or clever...." Who thought it was big or clever? Sounds like you were the only one my friend.

Ysedra - You need to do better as you're not very good at this....until next time. I think this story has run its course. :)”

“BTW, your page 'not found' (and *don't* think I didn't *try*).

No idea what 'comments' you're referring to (no, you don't need to come back to provide quotes), but the advice about the police applies pretty much equally in this country.”

“'PS Are these sentences full enough for you?'

No, the grammar was atrocious, again. Were you in a rush to lavish the benefits of your wisdom on us? Try reading what you type before posting it.

If the word 'argument' is so emotionally charged for you, then I'd better spare you any more upset. Just try to remember that the topic of this article isn't Andrew Mitchell, and a facile effort to drag that affair into this 'discussion' for a cheap dig isn't big, or clever. Now, run along.”

“Ysedra - Please calm down. You may feel that we are arguing as you claim (of which I find quite odd unless of course you are of the sensitive sort), I do not, just merely stating FACT.

I thought I might just ignore your mistakes, but then thought, what the heck. Here we go:

1. Andrew Mitchell DID swear at policeman: http://tinyurl.com/bybd9eg Your claim was "He apologised for arguing with the police officer, and later admitted that he swore, but not *at* the policemen."

2. Your comment "Yes, Andrew Mitchell apologised, when he was under a *lot* of pressure to do so, and thought that would draw a line under the matter. " - Do you truly believe Andrew Mitchell apologised to 'draw a line under the matter'? So initially this high ranking MP wouldn't apologise for this behaviour. Why? Any decent individual would recognise that he did wrong and hopefully would be man enough to do the right thing. This person appears he needs to be pressurised into it. Of course he wanted to draw a line under it. He knew if it carried on, his position would be untenable....and it was.

3. Your comment "This underlines the general advice that people should never talk to the police, because by definition, they will only use anything you say against you... http://tinyurl.com/a33p7g" You reference from an American chat show rather than a British one? Anyway, thank you for that. I would it would have been wise of you to read the comments on that page BEFORE you used it to attempt to support your cause. Word of advise, best to also use widely deemed "trusted" sources too.

I am truly sorry I have destroyed your "argument". I would prefer the term "discussion".

PS Are these sentences full enough for you?”

“Some ridiculously judgemental comments here... I know the lad very well and I can assure you that he wanted this work experience placement greatly, however in his frustration at the application process he tweeted something, which he has since not even been able to find on his Twitter account (although he did delete a lot of tweets when he initially received the letter so presumably deleted this tweet also). Trust me when I say this, 99% of teenagers swear like this at some point, some very occasional and some fairly often, and if I am honest an MP should be able to accept that this happens and it is just a word - PARTICULARLY when this has happened to the MP himself in the past.

The lad is not a "chav" or any other stupid judgemental word I expect some of you would want to use here.

The fact that this has been reported to the local paper, presumably by the MP himself, is truly pathetic however, this isn't newsworth at all; "BREAKING NEWS A local teenager swears in frustration", wow thanks! Please make sure to tell us every single time this happens in our county!”

“That isn't even a full sentence, Judas. Are you reluctant to type something specific because it doesn't help your argument? Yes, Andrew Mitchell apologised, when he was under a *lot* of pressure to do so, and thought that would draw a line under the matter. He apologised for arguing with the police officer, and later admitted that he swore, but not *at* the policemen. This underlines the general advice that people should never talk to the police, because by definition, they will only use anything you say against you... http://tinyurl.com/a33p7g

I would rather not be defending a Tory MP, but I believe it's what a reasonable person would do in this case...”

“Ysedra - Yes, a lot of what Andrew Mitchell's comments were "alleged" and a lot of what Andrew Mitchell's comments were confirmed (by the man himself - hence his apologies).”