As you will see from my dismal report in the post below giving the outline details of 29 murders reported in the first two weeks of April, the murder rate in Britain is definitely not falling whatever the politicians and the liberals try and tell you. My reports represent a monstrous memorial to the carnage of men, women and children slaughtered at the rate of something in excess of 2 per day. I would like to imagine that the country as a whole is distressed by this appalling statistic but, grimly, I suspect they couldn't care less - provided it doesn't happen anywhere close to them. However, even if a huge outcry occurred, the result would be less than nothing because none of the politicians would lift a finger for fear of the squeals from the liberals who dominate so much of our media. (As I wrote that, an image of Jon Snow's face appeared before me with an expression of haughty distaste and disdain for anyone who appeared before him insisting that the death penalty should be brought back.)
But in America, 'attention is paid' to the 'voice of the people'. It isn't complete and total submission to any particular point of view because, of course, there is no such thing as a unified 'voice of the people'. A balance between competing 'voices of the people' must be struck after due consideration; but the point I am making is that in America, such thorny issues are considered. In this case, two days ago, the Supreme Court shifted the balance back in favour of capital punishment. It is not an absolute judgement and already the lawyers are preparing for more appeals and arguments but the harsh fact is that in several states where executions have been held in abeyance, they will restart almost immediately. Now whether you agree or not, at least it must be admitted that within the governance of the USA these great matters of principle are considered and decisions are taken. Compare and contrast with not-so-Great Britain ruled by moral cowards trapped by their stupidity in the tentacles of the European Union and unable to respond to the wishes of their own people.
OT David but I thought that I might mention that your gracious information about "The Boot" in Callistock was to no avail. When we called for reservations we were informed that they no longer have a chef and therefore do not offer meals. A disappointment.
FYI Rick Stein's place in Padstow was nice but I think not so good as to rate the prices charged. Everything was nice but my Char-grilled Dover sole was 31 and a half quid. Even the traditional "fish and chips" on the menu was 17.50...
Posted by: Fallenmonk | Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 11:04
Sorry...also OT but I hope your cold is better. If it makes you fell any better I am sharing the same fate...a healthy English cold.
Posted by: Fallenmonk | Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 11:07
'FM', sorry about the pub, I shall have words with the little 'Memsahib's' cousin - I mean what's the point of having relatives in the country if their intel is about as good as that from MI6 or the CIA?!
I almost warned you off Stein's place when you mentioned your impending visit, but then again, many people go there almost like visiting a shrine - nice that they can afford it!
Anyway, I saw your pics and reportage from Cornwall and it looks as though you had a good time, but I guess that you're looking forward to some balmy Georgia weather. Safe journey back.
Posted by: David Duff | Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 11:55