One Case is Not a Justification
Just as one case is not a justification for vigilantism, so too is one case not a justification for a national DNA database. Never mind, […]
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Eurostar Failures
Following the Eurostar train failures today, the BBC was interviewing (if you can call haranguing someone while they try to answer your questions interviewing) Richard Brown, CEO […]
More Puritan Nonsense
Once more, medics think that telling us what to do is more important than healing sick people. This time, that totalitarian, puritan, media whore, Liam […]
No. It. Is. Not.
The ultimate goal of government should be promoting wellbeing. Catherine Bennett is unconvinced that “it is the state’s business to meet those psychological needs” that […]
Carter Fuck Again
CF has the full story – it seems Carter Ruck really don’t learn. Tags: carter+ruck, authoritarian+arseholes
Self Defence?
I’ve noticed this story mentioned in the past couple of days – with the usual recriminations against the forces of law and order. Jail for […]
Brief Absence
My sojourn in the UK is about to end. Today, I start to wend my way homewards. I’ll be offline for a few days. See […]
Shoplifting and Compensation
Via JuliaM this story about what appears to be an innovative approach to dealing with criminals. CITIZENS Advice has criticised a Nottingham company in a […]
Prize Chumps
According to David Aaranovitch, believe it or not, Big Brother is your friend. There is a constant fume about the Big Brother State, enveloping everything […]
National Service Again
Via Timmy I see that Demos has jumped on the enforced servitude idea so beloved of control freaks everywhere. Demos today launches a report arguing that […]