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This man is bringing about the greatest change of the 21st century and has never raised a fist in anger. "I have no enemies, and no hatred. None of the police who have monitored, arrested and interrogated me, the prosecutors who prosecuted me, or the judges who sentence me, are my enemies. While I?m unable to accept your surveillance, arrest, prosecution or sentencing, I respect your professions and personalities, including Zhang Rongge and Pan Xueqing who act for the prosecution at present. I was aware of your respect and sincerity in your interrogation of me on December 3. For hatred is corrosive of a person?s wisdom and conscience; the mentality of enmity can poison a nation?s spirit, instigate brutal life and death struggles, destroy a society?s tolerance and humanity, and block a nation?s progress to freedom and democracy. I hope therefore to be able to transcend my personal vicissitudes in understanding the development of the state and changes in society, to counter the hostility of the regime with the best of intentions, and defuse hate with love.... I do not feel guilty for following my constitutional right to freedom of expression, for fulfilling my social responsibility as a Chinese citizen. Even if accused of it, I would have no complaints." ? Liu Xiaobo, 23 December 2009

Portlaoise (day release circa 1988) Clapham Turnpike Lane Fulham Regent Sq Muswell Hill Pimlico Crouch End Earls Court Muswell Hill Little India Battersea East Dulwich Shanghai East Dulwich

What time are you meeting at the CPT tomorrow? (dad of 2 girls and back in the country and always up for a pint)

I'm not an economist by any stretch of the imagination but this seems to nail the real reasons behind the tax hike. Desperate Brown

I have been following this thread and am surprised that people have been drawn into an argument instigated by a shit stir masquerading as a forumite AKA Felicity Normal, postmodern, moving2dulwich and halal face. If this is going to be the subject matter for an ES article then it will be a sad indictment of British journalism.

Check this out

Constantly - Nina

Rattle and Roll

Negative 3 - Marilyn Manson

Milk

Ruins

People who in one post defend paralympians from foul mouthed Australians and then go on to pan a whole nation with one word.

How many of the good people posting here can say that they have never shoplifted, even a sweetie as a kid. Nicked the apples from an orchard or grazed on grapes in the supermarket.I am not condoning crime but Snorky makes a good point and some people are just a little too quick to point the finger.

You know what Loz, you should send a letter to the parents of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, I'm sure they and the families of other victims of such crimes would find your insight into 1984-like,borderline fascist country most interesting. Prevention is far better than the cure in this case.

I must take issue with Loz, either you don't have children or you live in blissful ignorance of the lengths some perverts will go to these days. As for the children in the holiday ad you mention they are paid actors,extras and therefore have consented to having their image put on TV. Children are to be protected as they cannot defend or speak for themselves and therefore for someone to find it acceptable to invade their personal space for their own gain/pleasure is totally unacceptable. Well done Jimbo's mum in law for doing the right thing.