tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36190173.post8616150518194818761..comments2023-10-30T08:46:07.752+00:00Comments on Vowles the Green in Knowle: When is feeling for one's country genuine and valuable? How does it relate to happiness?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36190173.post-43902894109155218242008-04-05T16:00:00.000+01:002008-04-05T16:00:00.000+01:00This councillor hasn't got a clue, but he's hardly...This councillor hasn't got a clue, but he's hardly alone on this, is he? The Labour Party is at the bottom of all this; <BR/><BR/>"Plans to make schoolchildren take part in citizenship ceremonies and a new public holiday to celebrate "Britishness", established by 2012, were announced today as part of wide-ranging proposals to strengthen British citizenship.<BR/><BR/>Lord Goldsmith, the former attorney general [New Labour, don't mention the war party] released the results of his five-month review into citizenship in the UK this morning..." <BR/><BR/>http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/mar/11/britishidentity<BR/><BR/>Labour, Tory, same old story ...<BR/><BR/>I totally agree with you about how rotten things are for children now, but I would add 'modern' life and family breakdown to your list of dire problems young people have to face.<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toxic-Childhood-Modern-Damaging-Children/dp/0752873598<BR/><BR/>Many in the older generations have been living it up completely selfishly, consuming resources, degrading the environment, and leaving little for future generations. I wouldn't blame young people for being very angry when they realise just how badly they've been ripped off.<BR/><BR/>I'm certainly not counting on a pension or a peaceful old age retirement!Dorotheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205862841825018150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36190173.post-1023333355531879212008-03-13T13:13:00.000+00:002008-03-13T13:13:00.000+00:00Swear allegiance? I'd sooner swear at the queen.Swear allegiance? I'd sooner swear at the queen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com