The problem with “hatred laws” is that if you start handing out prosecutions like sweets, there is a genuine possibility that you might end up giving the Bad Guys a propaganda coup. Case in point. I had a horrible feeling this case was going to go badly months ago. Prosecuting someone for saying that a… Continue reading Another good reason why the Religious Hatred Laws are a really bad idea
Month: February 2006
Panic or black propaganda?
Surely this is a deliberate attempt to undermine Ming’s campaign? The backstabbers of Charles Kennedy going around calling people traitors? Secret handshakes? My guess is the source of this piece is very much a non-Oranger Booker (most people accept that, insults aside, there is no such thing), probably a Simon Hughes supporter who has calculated… Continue reading Panic or black propaganda?
Ming on the environment: tax hikes and waffle
On proper inspection, I fear I was a little over-generous on Ming’s statement on environmental policy yesterday. My point that Chris now needs to meet the challenge now that Ming has thrown down the gauntlet still stands, but the detail of this chapter is very disappointing. First of all, if you are going to make… Continue reading Ming on the environment: tax hikes and waffle