There are many school-age children in Edinburgh today who are rejoicing in an extention to their Easter holidays.  There are, probably, quite a few older pupils (16 and18 yos) who are getting worried.  They have important exams in a few weeks' time ( Read more... )

As far as I can see, and that's from the position of a concerned outsider, the Israeli government has, after recent elections, taken a violent swerve to the Right.  This does not bode well for peace in the country, the Right doesn't even acknowledge the Palestinians, let alone acknowledge their right to exist on lands of their own or as part of a ( Read more... )

Racism and Religious Hatred

There is an English Nursery Rhyme, which I learned in my childhood, which goes: -

Taffy was a Welshman,  
        Taffy was a Thief,
        He came down to my house and stole a piece of beef.

I went to Taffy's house,  
        Taffy wasn't in.
        He came down to my house and stole a silver ( Read more... )