Ian Huntley, Peter Tobin, Ian Brady, Robert Black. Those are the names of some of Britain's worst serial child-killers. Robert Black is in the news again today. Guilty of another murder. The news report stated that he had been given a life sentence. However, the 'minimum tarriff' was yet to be decided. Black is already condemned to be in jail until he is 82, at least.
His latest conviction must surely see him die in prison. Hopefully, the family of his, and all of the other victims of those convicted killers, will get some satisfaction that he looks set to remain in prison until he dies.
But i can't stop thinking what it must feel like to be a parent/relative/friend of a murder victim... any murder victim. My mind would implode while thinking about the 'punishment' our justice system hands down. Other than the removal of liberty, what do our prisons do to punish?
Those relatives will work for the rest of their lives to pay for the system that looks after the murderer and ensures that none of their human rights are breached. Do they not stop being human when they take life? If not, why not?
Is it not time we started actually punishing criminals. Should we not look for ways to make these people suffer... just like the relatives will?
Should the threat of prison not be a deterrent to would-be criminals instead of a potentially better standard of living for them?
Is it correct that the law abiding population should pay for the upkeep of people, such as those named above, that should (i hope) never be freed? Or, is it time that we adopted a more corporal approach and hang these pieces of shite publicly!
BTW, Caroline Hogg, Black's 3rd victim, was a neighbour before she moved to Portobello. I don't remember her, but i was only 3 or 4 years old. Caroline never made it to age 6.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Fade to Grey, or Gray to Fade?
Rumblings today suggest that the useless, dull, boring and ineffective 'Scottish' Labour 'Leader' Iain Gray may be turfed out of East Lothian. What a result that would be!!!
You don't need much education to know that the Tories will be consigned to the dustbin in Scotland until those who lived through the Poll Tax era are six feet under. The unholy marriage entered into by the LibDems means that they are only a step or two behind the Tories.
That leaves us Scots with a choice between Labour and the SNP.
Well, i say choice. I feel that anyone who has the honour of being Scottish (and maybe those non-Scots who now live here) should hang their heads in abject shame if they intend to vote for Labour at this election.
Scotland has a massive problem with sheep-like Labour voters. Those who will always vote Labour simply because their faither voted for them, or their grandfaither was a miner or, even more mindbogglingly, 'cos Labour are fur the workin man'.
Vote Labour in memory of your grandparents.
Vote SNP in favour of your grandchildren.
You don't need much education to know that the Tories will be consigned to the dustbin in Scotland until those who lived through the Poll Tax era are six feet under. The unholy marriage entered into by the LibDems means that they are only a step or two behind the Tories.
That leaves us Scots with a choice between Labour and the SNP.
Well, i say choice. I feel that anyone who has the honour of being Scottish (and maybe those non-Scots who now live here) should hang their heads in abject shame if they intend to vote for Labour at this election.
Scotland has a massive problem with sheep-like Labour voters. Those who will always vote Labour simply because their faither voted for them, or their grandfaither was a miner or, even more mindbogglingly, 'cos Labour are fur the workin man'.
Vote Labour in memory of your grandparents.
Vote SNP in favour of your grandchildren.
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Not fair
The cons sit comfortable in jail with no worries about getting to work or finding food to eat. The 'can work, won't work's' sit at home and do nothing.
The rest of us? Well, we struggle on and take risks to get to work so that we can earn the tax that pays for the above. What did we do to deserve this unfairness? Simples! We didn't break the law and we WANT to work.
The rest of us? Well, we struggle on and take risks to get to work so that we can earn the tax that pays for the above. What did we do to deserve this unfairness? Simples! We didn't break the law and we WANT to work.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Surely this is a step too far...
Hot topic just now is the American TSA.
Quick video.. YouTube Video
Would it be acceptable for an adult male or female to be partially strip-searched in public? Would you remove your top if asked to do so?
Would you find it acceptable to have a complete stranger partially strip-search your child in public?
Quick video.. YouTube Video
Would it be acceptable for an adult male or female to be partially strip-searched in public? Would you remove your top if asked to do so?
Would you find it acceptable to have a complete stranger partially strip-search your child in public?
Thursday, 18 November 2010
The Gray Man
How is it possible to link Scottish Labour with the Police Academy films?
Remember Hooks from Police Academy? Little black lady with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
Iain Gray, of Scottish Labour erm.... fame? Little Gray man with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
While not quite George Galloway, Alex Salmond is a very effective communicator. Watch any of the exchanges in Holyrood and it is abundantly clear that he is always very well prepared and has an excellent grasp of one of the most powerful, essential qualities of a high-level politician. He can make a point and make it well!
Grannybel Goldie is also excellent at turning on the icy stare and language. Unfortunately, she doesn't completely shed the Morningside aspect of her character and this takes the edge of her lyrical waxing.
Lib Dims....well..... nevermind.
Then we have the Hooks of Scottish Labour - Iain Gray.
Almost everything he says is lost in the nervous-sounding squeak that is his voice. There is something about him that makes it hard to take him seriously. I think it is his voice. He never sounds quite sure of what he is saying. It never sounds researched and practiced. He comes across as someone who has been drafted in at the last minute to present the big show that will make or break the company. He does come up with some not bad lines. However, as Frank Carson will attest, it is the delivery of those lines that matter.
When it comes to the delivery, George Galloway is The Master. YouTube has numerous clips that demonstrate this. None more so than his epic testimony to the US Senate.
The possibility of GG returning to Scottish politics interests me. I imagine some monumental exchanges between him and Salmond. However, i am looking forward to him taking on The Gray Man.
That will be almost painful to watch. The Master destroying the apprentice!
Remember Hooks from Police Academy? Little black lady with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
Iain Gray, of Scottish Labour erm.... fame? Little Gray man with a squeaky and ineffective voice??
While not quite George Galloway, Alex Salmond is a very effective communicator. Watch any of the exchanges in Holyrood and it is abundantly clear that he is always very well prepared and has an excellent grasp of one of the most powerful, essential qualities of a high-level politician. He can make a point and make it well!
Grannybel Goldie is also excellent at turning on the icy stare and language. Unfortunately, she doesn't completely shed the Morningside aspect of her character and this takes the edge of her lyrical waxing.
Lib Dims....well..... nevermind.
Then we have the Hooks of Scottish Labour - Iain Gray.
Almost everything he says is lost in the nervous-sounding squeak that is his voice. There is something about him that makes it hard to take him seriously. I think it is his voice. He never sounds quite sure of what he is saying. It never sounds researched and practiced. He comes across as someone who has been drafted in at the last minute to present the big show that will make or break the company. He does come up with some not bad lines. However, as Frank Carson will attest, it is the delivery of those lines that matter.
When it comes to the delivery, George Galloway is The Master. YouTube has numerous clips that demonstrate this. None more so than his epic testimony to the US Senate.
The possibility of GG returning to Scottish politics interests me. I imagine some monumental exchanges between him and Salmond. However, i am looking forward to him taking on The Gray Man.
That will be almost painful to watch. The Master destroying the apprentice!
Above The Law
A curious case indeed....
After being found asleep in her car and refusing a breath test, Pamela Somerville was arrested and taken to Melkshan police station in July 2008. CCTV at the station shows Sgt Andrews drag her across the floor of the nick and dump her in a cell. Her immediate escape attempt is quickly thwarted. The second attempt is also unsuccessful. However, the way in which she is 'guided' back into the cell is a tad questionable. Have a look...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11787126
As you would expect, Sgt Andrews ends up in court to explain himself and is found guilty of causing Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). The Judge stated that Andrews 'presided over an atmosphere of bullying and intimidation upon Ms Somerville'. Andrews' Assistant Chief Constable said that he was 'a disgrace' to the force and that 'There is no place in Wiltshire Police for an officer like this." A six-month sentence was delivered.
Justice done? Not according to the appeal Judge.
No criminal offence took place.
Surely someone has a few questions to answer here? The CCTV has not changed but the views of the court have and the ACC may have to take back his comments.
Suspended on full pay while a 'Conduct Hearing' takes place. The result of which will be made public.
So, if the Conduct Hearing exonerates Andrews, the ACC is going to look a bit daft and the public will rightly wonder what actually constitutes bad conduct. Look at the victims injuries. Are they not criminal?
If the Conduct Hearing is less than favourable, was the appeal Judge correct?
More importantly, how will this whole incident affect public confidence in the professionalism of the police?
After being found asleep in her car and refusing a breath test, Pamela Somerville was arrested and taken to Melkshan police station in July 2008. CCTV at the station shows Sgt Andrews drag her across the floor of the nick and dump her in a cell. Her immediate escape attempt is quickly thwarted. The second attempt is also unsuccessful. However, the way in which she is 'guided' back into the cell is a tad questionable. Have a look...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-11787126
As you would expect, Sgt Andrews ends up in court to explain himself and is found guilty of causing Actual Bodily Harm (ABH). The Judge stated that Andrews 'presided over an atmosphere of bullying and intimidation upon Ms Somerville'. Andrews' Assistant Chief Constable said that he was 'a disgrace' to the force and that 'There is no place in Wiltshire Police for an officer like this." A six-month sentence was delivered.
Justice done? Not according to the appeal Judge.
No criminal offence took place.
Surely someone has a few questions to answer here? The CCTV has not changed but the views of the court have and the ACC may have to take back his comments.
Suspended on full pay while a 'Conduct Hearing' takes place. The result of which will be made public.
So, if the Conduct Hearing exonerates Andrews, the ACC is going to look a bit daft and the public will rightly wonder what actually constitutes bad conduct. Look at the victims injuries. Are they not criminal?
If the Conduct Hearing is less than favourable, was the appeal Judge correct?
More importantly, how will this whole incident affect public confidence in the professionalism of the police?
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