In yet another policy flip, Cameron has now decided to return to Britain to deal with current events. Yet it feels more like Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are in charge. Bankers ruined the economy, Fred Goodwin got away with just short of murder yet Cameron and the coalition chose to strip the public of effective policing, healthcare, pensions, job security, education for our children and all reasons for hope. This government is clearly out of touch. At least Ed Miliband chose the UK for his holiday. Cameron chose to take his family abroad. Actions speak louder than words. Boost the Italian economy, nothing wrong in Britain.
The current government had their educations for free, will retire with generous pensions and many of whom used public expenses as a spare bank account largely with impunity. These are not individuals who understand what life means for the general public. They are blinded by privilege.
Whilst there can be no excusing the behaviour of recent days in the looting and destruction that we have seen, leaders stating that 'this is criminality pure and simple' terrifies me. Angst and simmering tensions once ignited will be much harder to extinguish.
The sad and terrifying truth, despite the destruction and of recent events, is that we've largely been lucky. The disenfranchised, disillusioned and discarded youth have largely vented their frustration and angst against what they themselves will likely never enjoy. Affluence, stability and success. In light of the ruthless austerity measures and spending cuts by the coalition government, what hope do our youth have for the future? A lifetime of struggle without any real hope for better days ahead. This is not about expecting the world on a plate; only the rich and affluent expect (and experience) that. It's about having hope for better things. Education, job security, a home to call their own, healthcare to maintain them, police to protect them and a pension for their twilight years. They will enjoy none of these things. They will spend their lives struggling to pay for the mistakes of the previous generations. And previous generations (their government) seem more focused on personal gain than communal sacrifice.
What if the angst and rage had been turned against the public? Could hospitals have handled the burden? Our prisons are already full. And actually, does locking criminals up actually rehabilitate them or is it merely a rug temporarily placed over the problem? Yet I digress. Who really believes that all of the wrongdoers will eventually be caught? Who believes justice will be done? If we want to deal with the criminals, perhaps we should start with our leaders who spent years helping themselves to the proverbial cookie jar and taking from the poor whilst protecting the rich.
I wish I could feel hope that Camerons return represents change for better, but in reality I fear the worst. Cameron has returned to face what will likely (& hopefully) be the biggest challenge of his term. But the solution requires understanding. Proactive solutions will prove far more important that mere reactionary measures. Now more than ever, we require substantial social change. I hope for once, our leaders understand.
The current government had their educations for free, will retire with generous pensions and many of whom used public expenses as a spare bank account largely with impunity. These are not individuals who understand what life means for the general public. They are blinded by privilege.
Whilst there can be no excusing the behaviour of recent days in the looting and destruction that we have seen, leaders stating that 'this is criminality pure and simple' terrifies me. Angst and simmering tensions once ignited will be much harder to extinguish.
The sad and terrifying truth, despite the destruction and of recent events, is that we've largely been lucky. The disenfranchised, disillusioned and discarded youth have largely vented their frustration and angst against what they themselves will likely never enjoy. Affluence, stability and success. In light of the ruthless austerity measures and spending cuts by the coalition government, what hope do our youth have for the future? A lifetime of struggle without any real hope for better days ahead. This is not about expecting the world on a plate; only the rich and affluent expect (and experience) that. It's about having hope for better things. Education, job security, a home to call their own, healthcare to maintain them, police to protect them and a pension for their twilight years. They will enjoy none of these things. They will spend their lives struggling to pay for the mistakes of the previous generations. And previous generations (their government) seem more focused on personal gain than communal sacrifice.
What if the angst and rage had been turned against the public? Could hospitals have handled the burden? Our prisons are already full. And actually, does locking criminals up actually rehabilitate them or is it merely a rug temporarily placed over the problem? Yet I digress. Who really believes that all of the wrongdoers will eventually be caught? Who believes justice will be done? If we want to deal with the criminals, perhaps we should start with our leaders who spent years helping themselves to the proverbial cookie jar and taking from the poor whilst protecting the rich.
I wish I could feel hope that Camerons return represents change for better, but in reality I fear the worst. Cameron has returned to face what will likely (& hopefully) be the biggest challenge of his term. But the solution requires understanding. Proactive solutions will prove far more important that mere reactionary measures. Now more than ever, we require substantial social change. I hope for once, our leaders understand.
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