Apparently, the West is feeding the fighters in Gaza

OMG, i have just read this vile report, Stop funding a Palestinian youth bulge, and the fighting will stop too. from The Wall St Journal- what a fricking cheek. "Journalist" Gunhar Heinsohn babbles:

"The reason for Gaza's endless youth bulge is that a large majority of its population does not have to provide for its offspring. Most babies are fed, clothed, vaccinated and educated by UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. "

and further:

"As long as we continue to subsidize Gaza's extreme demographic armament, young Palestinians will likely continue killing their brothers or neighbors."

So, what is he suggesting? Stop sending them food and aid? No wonder the IDF has been targeting UN aid ships and hospitals. The only way that the fighting will stop is if Israel ends the occupation of Palestinian land, frees the thousands of prisoner held without charge, stops bombing refugee camps, ends the seige of gaza, opens the border crosses and above all else respects the democratic choices of the palestinian people and their human rights... 

Breathalising students on campus

OMG, i just received this email on the Students' Union presidents mailing list. I cant tell you where's it from at the mo but PLEASE, please do email ME at revolution@soas.ac.uk and i will pass it on.

"We’ve been alerted to a practice on our acting courses, where lecturers are insisting students take a breathalyser test on a Wednesday morning and denying them access to classes if they “fail”.

Students tell us that this has been brought in across the acting courses to treat students “equally” as there is a perceived need to protect those engaging in Stage combat practicals and training.

Our initial thoughts are:

• Is this an illegal search? Do students have a right to privacy if there is no immediate risk to their self or others?
• Who is administering the tests? How are they certified as competent?
• What processes are in place to prevent “false positives”? How do we resolve such?
• What machinery / equipment is being used? How often is it calibrated? And, again, by certified technicians?
• What redress does a fee-paying student have for being denied contact time with academic personnel?

Any reactions, input, ideas or examples of this occurring elsewhere will be very welcome…

Thanks!"

Alienated anyone?

My friend Ramsey (big shout out to Ramsey) posted me this horrific video. How often do people stop to think where their nice, shrink wrapped chicken comes from?

Please excuse the 'related links'-the word chick has other meanings in English.