More Proof that the UK is Sicker than Italy
The Great British Bulldog has heart problems.
After writing a post entitled The UK is Sicker than Italy, alas, I then read of this recent and particularly horrific crime in the UK. The title of the BBC story says it all ‘Horror descends on quiet street‘.
The story seems to indicate that the do gooders in the UK have not been doing much good. At times, political correctness can be downright dangerous.
It’s sad to see the country I grew up in hit such depths of depravity. I fear that the UK will continue to provide proof that it has gone to the dogs.
Italy is a children’s playground in comparison.
Yes, Prime Minister
For the uninitiated, which means most of my Italian readers, Yes, Prime Minister was a comedy (as in funny), which appeared on BBC tv in the UK for good few years.
Basically, this wonderful series, which became Yes, Prime Minister ran for a good few years, and can probably be regarded as being British TV as its very best.
A few snippets of these shows are to be found on YouTube, and here is one for your deliction. It’s a famous sketch in which the main British newspapers are summed up. Enjoy:
The thing is, Italy’s horribly sensitive politicians would never let such a scandalous show exist here. Well, I’ve never heard of an Italian equivalent, although I’d love to.
Pervez Kambakhsh - Safe
Pervez Kambakhsh, 23, from Afghanistan had been sentenced to death. His crime? He had downloaded an article from a blog that questioned the Koran’s attitude towards women.
Luckily, if you click on his name, you will see from the article on the BBC website, that it is looking as though the death sentence will be quashed.
This, for me, is the best news I’ve heard today.
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