I was watching the Fox Report on Friday and there were showing a live police chase on there. I always feel they shouldn't air such things live in case something horrible happens. Shepard Smith, newscaster, seemed to be getting nervous himself when the man stopped the car and seemed to be getting out. My brother was watching the show with me and had ( Read more... )

I turned on the news tonight to see that two horses died today in the grand national... WAS IT WORTH IT? Only 15 of the 40 horses completed the full course without falling over on the jumps (suffering unnecessary distress as a result), seems like those safety improvements clearly weren't enough. But the people in charge don't really want to make it ( Read more... )

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This song makes me think of all the allied soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan. It makes me emotionally upset to listen to it while thinking of them - I can actually feel a part of me that wants to cry, and I've not even personally lost anyone because of this war. The pain for those that have must be unbearable. I'm not sure why we ( Read more... )

I just submitted a question to writers block on LJ but I doubt it will be chosen but it would be nice if it was, as I’d be very interested to read peoples answers. My question was ‘Is it ever right to celebrate someone’s death, no matter what they may have done in life?’ the question was inspired by the death of Colonel Gaddafi in October this year ( Read more... )

David Cameron has urged his party and its supporters to back gay marriage.

Giving a speech at the Tory party conference in Manchester the Prime Minister urged MP's and Tory supporters to back gay marriage. The issue may be one that divides opinion but gay marriage is on the agenda and it can't be avoided - however much some within the Tory party ( Read more... )