Fingerprint Shopping
There’s been a discussion over at NO2ID about the idea of fingerprint technology being used for shopping. Supermarket customers are being offered the chance to […]
Slippery Slopes
I saw a reference to the idea of people with a particular mindset as being deemed mentally ill over at Samizdata the other day. The […]
Animal Wrongs?
There’s an interesting rant over at the Devils Kitchen by Tiny Judas on the rights and wrongs of peoples’ relationship with animals. Actually, the first […]
Atheism – Weak or Strong?
Whatever the ins and outs of the PM’s religious comments on Saturday, there’s a frisson in the blogosphere in their wake. I’ve never discussed my […]
ID Cards Bill Trounced in the Lords
Not only has the ID Cards Bill been soundly thrashed in the Lords again: Government plans to make all passport applicants also have an ID […]
Oh Bugger!
My BMW R1150RT is an excellent machine. Rarely has it caused me any problems. However, on getting it out today to nip into town for […]
ID Cards – Back to the Lords
The ID Cards Bill is heading back to the House of Lords today. Of course, if Geoff (buff) Hoon had his way, this wholly undemocratic […]
More ZANU Labour Shenanigins
Geoff Hoon, no doubt irked by the Lords’ ongoing resistance to the totalitarian tendencies of ZANU Labour wants to put a stop to such nonsense. […]
A Muslim on Free Speech
Kishwer Falkner is calling for members of her community to be more tolerant of free speech. She also wants to see the blasphemy laws repealed: […]
‘Pon My Word
I’ve had a sharp reminder this week about the relationship between writers and readers. It’s not a new lesson, I’ve been forced to reappraise my […]