I am a big fan of the Swiss style of Government with lots of referenda. (View Post)

Except they weren't out blocking streets or undertaking civil disorder. Instead they used the political system to get what they wanted. Which is what we are all supposed to do isn't it? (View Post)

I am always surprised that the civilised world has so taken against assassination. We would rather start a war and kill thousands of people - many of whom might have little or nothing to do with the … (View Post)

Abuse of power by police will always be considered more serious for any given crime. And bear in mind life means 12 years so out in 8 which does not seem particularly harsh to me for the offence. I h… (View Post)

I suppose the difference for me is I see the Israelis as a democracy which believes in and adheres to the standards of the rest of the civilised world, even if under some Governments (such as the cur… (View Post)