It could be said that the election of Jeremy Corbyn as the leader of the labour party, and possibly the next government, has been a contentious issue.
But today, could anyone see the statue to commemorate King George II in Golden Square as a contentious?
Well it was...
It was seen as contentious because it showed him in older age.
It is only one of two depicting him so.
Unfortunately I have no idea who they are created by, so any input would be welcome
For the really contentious issue of the week however, we need look no further than the recent 'Right to Die,' campaign, which in my opinion was sadly defeated yesterday (11/09/2015) by a three to one vote.
I know not everyone will agree with me, and I hope we don't fall out about it, but it has been some thing that I have cared about for a long time, to the degree of getting an early train to London to participate in the demonstration.
Despite passionate feelings and a few rabid arguments, most demonstrators were willing to enter into debate about their feeling.
To my the best of my knowledge, I know of only one demonstrator being admonished by 'officials,' for covertly inserting a 'Give me Choice Over my Death' poster onto the banner of some one of the opposite opinion.
I have to admit that hooligan was me:
Contentious of a different ilk; 'Boy Meets Girl,' BBC2 Thursdays and Saturdays.
I've only seen episode one so far, but it looks like a brilliant piece of comedy about a very sensitive issue.
Hope you all have a good week,
Peter x
A great read Dad.
ReplyDeleteI do not find the vote for Corbin contentious, I was pleased to see someone who believes in traditional Labour Values in charge instead of a Pink Tory or a Plasticine Puppet.
Thanks for going to the demonstration I wish I could have gone too. I feel for those who cannot see the Right to Die for what it is...Humanitarian!
I feel for those have to protect the vulnerable, in chronic pain, where every day is torturous and arrives when it is no longer required. Where those who suffer pray not to wake the next day for freedom from Hell, for them and thier loved ones.
I feel for those protectors, especially those who can't understand how animals are kept in misery by thier owners, because no one with any humanity would treat an animal so bad, whilst they keep those are so ill alive because that is humane!
I feel for the Hypocrites!
Sorry Dad it is a bad day.