Anti-Terror Ad banned
A radio advert urging people to dob in their neighbours has been banned. A radio advert urging listeners to report suspected terrorists has been banned […]
Month: August 2010
Dawkins Stirs it Up
I see that Richard Dawkins has been somewhat outspoken again. This time, it’s the Burqua that is the target of his ire. The 69-year-old author […]
They Never Let Up
The food police are still at it. This time, it’s the barbie (not Klaus). Beer, ice-cream, crisps, Indian takeaways, chips and anything in batter: normally, […]
This is a Court of Justice?
I’ve been following, to an extent, the coverage of the trial of Charles Taylor. Naomi Campbell’s testimony last week was intended to demonstrate that Taylor […]
Speeding is Antisocial…
Outgoing Chief Constable Julie Spence indulges in a valedictory stab at speeding motorists. Unfortunately, she is being muddle headed about it. Mrs Spence, 55, says […]
Yes and No
Steve Field writes in the Observer about taking responsibility for our health. He says that it is a matter of personal responsibility and in that, […]
So Where’s My Cheque?
Via Timmy, Ritche thinks we are being funded. I am convinced that this activity does go on – and is probably funded. This is the […]
More on Compulsory Helmets
Once again we have the compulsion brigade wishing to impose their will via legislation. The target is the Boris Bike scheme in London and Will […]
It Doesn’t Work Like That
An interesting comment on yesterday’s piece is worth further comment, not least because it is so wrong on so many levels. When discussing the enforced […]
It’s For Your Own Good
Oh, how the righteous love to legislate for our own good. The helmet law for motorcyclists was an early example of this egregious philosophy. It […]