Evade=illegal Avoid=finding a legal loophole. It's reasonable for governments to close loopholes. (View Post)

Objectively there are enormous differences in income and standard of living between the West and the developing world, far greater than any explanation based on hard work could cover. If I was on the… (View Post)

Escalation is rarely a good idea, and escalation in the cause of maintaining boundaries probably against the wishes of current residents is a terrible idea. There's a difficult discussion to be had a… (View Post)

I think that's right, and I'm in favour of a larger overseas aid budget - it's ridiculous that we worry about minor inconveniences and grudges when people are literally starving. It should be based o… (View Post)

Agreed, and I was abused by a driver for crossing too slowly to a bus island. Only once but I do remember it. (View Post)