I think that the motives behind anyone following a socialist path are honorable. Concern for the less well off, a passion for social justice and opposition to racial prejudice are among a number of widely accepted values that lead many towards the political Left.

The Left will assert that social conservatives could never hold these values. That they come from the privileged elites and that those from humbler backgrounds are simply duped by clever talking Tory types. According to the...

Dunkirk

The education system in this country is turning out an underclass in which the black youths of this country align themselves believing there is not much hope.They soon rebel and start antisocial behavior as in the killing seen on the streets today.
The outlook of an individual can hardly be broken after the early years.In my experience of the education system here it is easy for me to see why the black youths feel so disenfranchised.
I was quite well grounded...

Trumpeter

Should Bristol have an elected Mayor? what are your views? Debate the issue of elected Mayor`s do they provide value for money.

THE PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS

Being concerned about the continuing news of oppressive regimes, rigged elections, and people dying in the struggle for freedom and democracy, I think that a new world order should be contemplated and debated. My suggestions for improving the world are in essence both simple and attainable.

I have written my views under the heading of A World Without Tyranny, a copy of which follows.

A WORLD WITHOUT TYRANNY

With the increasing threat of proliferation of...

Harry dison

Honestly, I am very confused. I can't tell if the general public are aware of how readily available drugs of all classes are to teenagers and younger. Do people even care? There seems to be very little done to discourage them after the Junior School DARE programmes. Personally, this bothers me because of the immediate dangers associated with many of these drugs and the long-term health problems they can cause.


I know people who have smoked cannabis from the age of 11, have...

revilopoli