Stop the arrogance and listen
I’m probably running the risk of offending many when I discuss this, but I’m sure that I’ve offended many before so I’ll continue! Read More »
The Lighter Side
To the lighter side we go for the first time in a long time, with some stories to take people’s minds off serious issues this week…such as voting!
Don’t Just “Hope For The Best”
I was talking with a friend of mine about the proposed change in British Law that would allow a terror suspect to be held for questioning for up to 42 days without charge. Read More »
Very Random Thoughts
Some random thoughts about what is going on in the world. Read More »
A Europe based on Lisbon: a house built on sand
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Build it up, tear it down
Do we cut back or continue to spend? Do we slow down or carry on as normal? Do we take a stand or watch as chaos ensues? Read More »
Is it still a battle of the sexes?
According to a new survey, conducted by Brylcream, more than 60 per cent of young British men “have admitted they don’t feel masculine”
Will it ever be enough?
When can enough be enough? Can anyone truly be happy with a sentence that is handed down to someone who been found guilty of committing a crime. There will be those that say that the punishment does not reflect the crime, always too much or not enough but never just right. Read More »
Something that cannot be covered up
The truth is something which is always hard to find and in short supply in terms of being out in the open.
There have been a lot of cover ups in politics, war and just about every other industry. Things that are hidden that shouldn’t be, things that are covered up for the “good of the people”.
According to Reuters “Accusations of sexual abuse by U.N. peacekeepers and aid workers around the world have increased in recent years and the United Nations is investigating claims against its soldiers in hotspots such as Haiti, Liberia, Ivory Coast and the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
The report by Save The Children UK, found that “children as young as six” had been abused. It is shocking to think that the ones that are supposed to protect and serve are being accused of doing exactly the opposite. It is frightening to think that people, especially children, are being put in harms way.
If it is true, and as always it is a big if, then a proper investigation must be opened with proper trials and appropriate punishments for those who are found guilty. On too many occasions it can be a case of “the people you know” getting others out of situations they have found themselves in.
For our own belief that cannot happen with our peacekeeping forces.
Running (for, to and from our problems)
As sore as I may be this morning, I have to say I had fun running in the Temple Street Hospital 5K Fun Run in the Phoenix Park yesterday. Read More »
