Wednesday 16 May 2007

Yellow Ribbons


I was sent an email by an MP yesterday asking me to wear a yellow ribbon!
Unfortunatly many MPs seemed to have surcomed to pressure and worn them to PMQs although I did notice a number who went in with them had actually taken them off by the time they spoke! What is it with modern British culture that demands people show sympathy (however sad) with a total stranger? Vacuant gesture politics thats what.

1 comment:

Steve Horgan said...

This is a tragic case, but I agree. We all want the little girl to be found safe and well, but that is the point. We don't need to wear ribbons or indulge in public displays for that to be the case. It smacks of self-indulgence, of the ostentatious parade of virtue, especially from those with an interest in promoting themselves.