That would be charity. A great nation like ours shouldn't be dependent on charity. (View Post)

I'll be paying this. Still, mustn't grumble. I've been surprised in recent budgets how me and people like me have escaped attention given how tight the public finances are. (View Post)

It does instinctively feel the right thing to do, I agree. I'm just relaying my understanding of why they might decide to target it on just the high risk cohort. I don't think 'excuse' is quite fair.… (View Post)

The problem with it, iiuc, is that it would lead to a lot of unnecessary worry and further testing and treatment (much of it invasive) for men who either don't have the cancer or have a slow growing … (View Post)

A serious US attempt to end the war would require leverage applied to both sides and some diligent skillful diplomacy performed quietly and in good faith. This isn't that on any level. It's been a fa… (View Post)