Someone who had read my novel, Eugenica, contacted me to say that what is happening in Britain today in regard to the government's attacks against disabled people reminded them of that particular book. I found this observation both disappointing and reassuring by equal measure. I was disappointed because Eugenica was written with the intent of … Continue reading Persecuting the Disabled: History Repeats Itself
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Why Does Popular Media Falsify History?
The wilful misrepresentation of that history, either to fulfil a current social-political agenda, or simply to make a media production more appealing to a mixed race audience for commercial reasons, is damaging
The truth is often painful but that is why we should not ignore it
Censoring an author's work because it includes racial slurs to emphasise the arguments against racism does not confront the problem, it avoids it
To Meme, or not to Meme
Freedom of choice is inherent to any society that considers itself to be free. It should not be surrendered so easily...
Us, Them, and Vaccine Passports
It seems that prejudice is latent in the human condition and any excuse will do to exercise it.
How much freedom are we going to surrender?
I saw this post on a friend's timeline on Facebook: I had previously decided not to respond through social media, but rather through this blog, however, I had had a drink and my devil got the better of me. This is what I wrote: I have just seen this and cannot believe that anyone would … Continue reading How much freedom are we going to surrender?
At last, a campaign against prejudice that I can fully support!
I have asked previously why we do not have a campaign that is aimed at prejudice in general, not just specific examples, such as racism. All forms of discrimination have their roots in the human disposition to prejudice.
Would you take a knee for the disabled?
I was watching the BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’ recently and noticed that the commentator referred to what is now the customary ‘taking a knee’ as a protest against all forms of discrimination. That, I thought, is a step in the right direction. Due to the disruption to the season caused by the pandemic, and … Continue reading Would you take a knee for the disabled?
The Gravy Song, a Christmas 2020 advert, and Prejudice as Normal
Some people just do not like other people because they are different in one or more ways. Perhaps it is human nature? If it is then it is going to take something significant to change it.
Provoking a Reaction or Not
Ever write something that you thought would provoke a response but it did not? Ever write something that was intended to be throw-away and it got the more attention than anything else you had published? I am sure that I am not alone in being able to answer yes to both questions.
Peter C Whitaker 