Here in Britain, for the last few years our system of welfare benefits has been in the news. ( Cut for triggers )

Recently somebody I know (call her G) was in a supermarket with a 3 year old (call him L). He stood in the trolley with her groceries but wanted to walk. He's a well-behaved child. G's back isn't well-behaved so lifting L out of the trolley wasn't possible. So she asked a nearby strong-looking man to lift L out ( Read more... )

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What do you think or feel about this true story?

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David Toole was fantastic in the Paralympics Opening Ceremony, wasn't he? There's an article about the ceremony here but I'm even more delighted by this performance by Mr Toole.