Land of the Free?
While America has traditionally trumpeted its claim to be the land of the free; Britain has generally regarded itself as the cradle of that particular […]
Month: September 2005
Government Comes to Bristol
Unfortunately I managed to miss the “charm offensive” roadshow that came to Bristol last week. However, NO2ID managed a small presence and Dave Gould, a […]
Britain in the 21st Century
I guess this story has been doing the rounds since it was published in the Guardian yesterday. The upshot is that David Mery was detained […]
Biometrics Roadshows
According to the BBC, the Government’s biometrics roadshows have been wowing shoppers. I guess these shoppers are easily wowed. Well it does seem that way […]
I Spoke Too Soon
Following a roadshow by Home Office Ministers in Edinburgh, Grant Stott of the Scotsman comments on the surveillance society and he doesn’t have a problem […]
Don’t Tread on my Stamping Ground
There’s an article in the Guardian yesterday written by Michael Cross. In it, he makes a case for Identity Cards. Fair enough. However, he attempts […]
Another Day in Baghdad
Yesterday was just another day and another bomb or eleven in the city of Baghdad. The recent bombs in London pale into insignificance when we […]
Protest, Civil Disobedience or Blackmail?
In the wake of hurricane Katrina global fuel prices have risen dramatically. As they do in the wake of any disaster, it seems. Far be […]
Discussion Board
News & Views is a current affairs forum covering discussion of world events in the news. We touch on all of the major taboos – […]
MI5 and Civil Liberties
The head of MI5, Dame Eliza Manningham-Bulle has warned that civil liberties may need to be eroded to "protect" us from terrorist attacks. FOR CRYING […]