miserableoldgit

Should see a few interesting clashes between Holder and Batchelor this year!! Not a lot of love lost there!

the Rhymer

O.K. Let`s have your up-to-date news on the subject please.

http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2010/02/12/54101/christian-british-airways-crucifix-worker-loses-discrimination-appeal-against-airline.html

Gerald

fused

I generally agree with you, but just a few points. Firstly, why do those particular individuals and pen pushers act the way they do and how do they come to their decisions? There has to be some influence on them to programme them to make the the decisions that they do. Secondly, if we were allowed to exercise common sense in most walks of life in modern Britain, it would be a far better place to live. Lastly, whilst you are probably right that the issue is over-represented, it doesn`t hide the fact that there is some truth in these stories. They may be "over-egged" but they are generally not made up. It is how they are perceived that is the problem.

Poole off to a flying start! http://www.poolespeedway.net/10-website/menu.php

I personally think that anyone who steps outside of the bounds of civilised behavior (rapists, murderers etc) should forfeit their "Human Rights" and that the"Human Rights Act" is being used/ abused by certain sections of (in particular) the legal profession to acheive things that are not acceptable. I do actually agree with what you say but I am just trying (probably badly) to illustrate the tightrope that you walk on when you try to treat everyone with an idealised fairness and equality. If , for example, you think that it is fair that Muslim extremists are at liberty, in this country, to preach the downfall of western civilisation and to celebrate suicide bombers, because it would be impinging on there "Human Rights" to prevent them, then you must allow any legal political party to express their views as well, because, presumably it is their "Human Right" to be able to say whatever they like. Sadly, in this country, in so many walks of life, we are no longer allowed to apply "Common Sense" solutions to problems. All IMHO.

conjoined

I understand what you are saying but this part of the problem with todays society. We are so intent on treating everyone equally, honouring everyones "Human Rights" (whether they deserve them or not), and not giving offence to anyone. If you believe in these things then you must extend them to the BNP, or any other Political Party that you don`t agree with. You cannot pick and choose.

two-faced

Do the first part of the quote and the second go together?? You will not tolerate the BNP??

I know that this is from The Mail, but I found this an interesting read as it is written by a Muslim :- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1264399/What-Britain-come-takes-Muslim-like-defend-Christianity.html

I think that you are on the wrong thread Phil! This is the one about 1950/60`s kids programmes not the "Alien Abduction"one!!

Hugh

Anyone else remember this??:- http://www.rubovia.org/index2.htm I realise that this is a (pleasant) diversion from the thread subject, but it is very quiet on the Skate front ATM isn`t it??

Oh, and of course Muffin the Mule, which was legal in those days!! (And probably still is in P*rtsmouth. In fact, it`s probably compulsory!!)

Sadly another great myth exploded! http://www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/pugwash.asp

Whigs

He was around when Methuselah was a lad. Mind you so was I. Don`t get me started on Picture Book, Andy Pandy, The Flowerpot Men, Rag, Tag and Bobtail and the Woodentops!!

Cafe

iceberg

gutter

The rumour as relayed to me said GBH but could be ABH.