Former Hamas Leader Organizes Pro-Palestine Protests in Britain
A former Hamas military leader has been granted citizenship in Britain and provided with a council house, where he has begun organizing pro-Palestine protests. This raises concerns about how many more individuals are plotting similar activities.
The police have been urging activists to halt an Armistice protest, but pleading with fanatics has proven to be ineffective. An incident where a poppy seller was attacked highlights the loss of credibility in the police’s ability to protect citizens.
The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, referring to the pro-Palestinian protests as “hate marches” is seen as offensive to those genuinely and peacefully protesting against the killing of innocent Palestinians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
A letter writer suggests that if the demonstrators were calling for Palestinians to be freed from Hamas, they might gain more support. Another argues that wars often end with weapons being laid down and talking beginning, but history also shows that unconditional surrender can be a successful route, as seen in the Second World War.
While the Hamas attack on Israel was barbaric, the response from Israel, killing thousands of people in Gaza, including women and children, is seen as disproportionate. It is urged for there to be a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons.
King’s Speech Lacks Substance
The King’s Speech delivered yesterday was compared to low-fat spreads that pretend to be butter, lacking substance. The speech contained topics such as the smoking ban, panic over AI, abolishing A-levels, and driverless cars, but failed to address the issues that people are truly concerned about, such as lower taxes, cheaper food, better roads, and a more robust police force.
Delay in Diagnosis
A letter writer highlights the delay in diagnosis in the UK, citing numerous reports of delayed diagnosis of cancer, sepsis, and other diseases. In the US, it is assumed that all patients could have a serious illness, and it is the primary task of doctors to exclude this possibility. In the UK, the initial assumption is that symptoms have a trivial explanation, inhibiting early and appropriate investigation. The active approach in the US may add costs upfront, but can save lives in the long term.
Anastrozole to Combat Breast Cancer
The NHS is praised for rolling out the drug anastrozole to combat breast cancer. Along with statins, this drug will help people live longer. It is hoped that the NHS and the care system are able to look after everyone.
The Joys of Gravy
The author defends gravy as one of the joys of home cooking, countering an article that dismissed it as a testament to bad cooking. Gravy uses the flavorful juices and fat left behind after roasting meat, combined with flour, water, salt, and pepper. The author encourages everyone to give it a try.
Lack of EV Infrastructure
The lack of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is highlighted as a serious issue, particularly for those living on narrow streets without driveways or garages. Accessing charging points, especially those installed in out-of-town locations, is a challenge. The consequences for small communities, such as old mining villages in Cornwall, have not been adequately considered.
The Cost of EVs
While it is estimated that EVs will cost an average of 4p per kilometer to run, compared to almost 10p for cars with combustion engines, this fails to consider the significant difference in purchase and resale prices for equivalent vehicles. EVs are more expensive to buy and potentially have a lower residual value, which may still make combustion engines more cost-effective in the long run.
Two-Tier Postal System
The author questions why there is a two-tier postal system when a first-class stamped letter took seven days to travel just six miles. This highlights the issues with the postal service and the need for improvement.
Men and Baseball Caps
The author suggests that when encouraging men to wear baseball caps, they should also be reminded to take them off occasionally. It is seen as disrespectful to wear them at formal occasions, such as in church.
Understanding Dogs on Leads
The owner of a reactive dog responds to claims made by Sophia Money-Coutts about dog owners who put their dogs on leads. Reactive dogs may be fearful due to past attacks by other dogs, and owners put them on leads to keep them calm and protect other dogs from potential attacks. It is important not to judge when another dog is on a lead, as there may be a good reason for it.
