Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The difference between then and now.

"The great social reformers of the Victorian era knew that the alleviation of poverty was a religious and moral crusade; today's equivalent activists have systematically refused to acknowledge that holding people responsible for the consequences of their own actions lies at the heart of any effective anti-poverty programme."

Melanie Phillips.

Appalling Attack in Belfast: Brave Rescuer Attacks Perpetrator and Saves Victim's Life.

      This man attacked the would-be killer with a hurling stick.  Must we assume that he will now be arrested and charged for his behaviour...