“Palm trees along the seafront at Torbay have been emblematic of the English Riviera for decades. Now they have become emblematic of the modern obsession with health and safety. Council officials have written to the chamber of trade saying the trees are a potential hazard because their sharp leaves could cause injuries to eyes or faces.” (Richard Savill, “Palm tree ahead danger”, The Telegraph, Jun. 10; Steven Morris, “Keep dangerous palms off the street, Torbay told”, The Guardian, Jun. 10)(& Sense Is Not Common).
UK: Danger! Palm trees ahead!
“Palm trees along the seafront at Torbay have been emblematic of the English Riviera for decades. Now they have become emblematic of the modern obsession with health and safety. Council officials have written to the chamber of trade saying the trees are a potential hazard because their sharp leaves could cause injuries to eyes or […]
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