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hear the words of our various contributors to talk till morning on the eye-opening subjects of today
Ever had the urge to shout at your telly, rip up your paper, or launch your radio across the room? These informative opinion pieces are designed to spark debate and propose perspectives. Some you may not agree with, some may even shock you. I hope that whatever your reaction, you will learn something new from what you hear.
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from normality to sin
There are forces at work shaping everything about our lives in a way we cannot easily comprehend. Partly because such forces do not stick to our categorisation of good and evil, instead operating as both or neither. One of them, outlined in this article, is a social one. Though it is one of the hardest to detect, its force is so ubiquitous that it can help defeat the problem of smoking whilst also acting to justify some of humanity''s worst atrocities.
townies' are not the only ones who despise this pastime
response by john king to the hunt: didn't we make this illegal? - A response to a Talk Till Morning Conversation on The Hunt, written by John King. He argues the common narrative of pro-fox hunting parties dismissing anti-hunt talk as 'townie' garbage, is nonsense. For the truth to be known you have to live there and see it for yourself.
‘dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.’ the old lie we must never forget
It is easy for us to be sucked in by the lure of righteousness and glory that revolutions carry with them. It is less easy to step back and judge the drastic implications of struggles for 'freedom'. If a region's people are to throw the revolutionary dice, they must consider the possibility that the odds will not be in their favour.
how human trafficking enslaves us
Popular media often portrays human trafficking as a proxy battleground for whiteness against barbarous non-white, Islamic male delinquents. Films like Taken (2008) embody this notion and scandals like those in Rochdale ground these ideas in Britain's reality. These instances are horrific for those involved. Yet it is our duty as human beings to examine how to prevent trafficking of any person, including non-white people. This article frames the conversation that Britain needs to have; one encompassing all aspects of the matter and highlighting the damage an occidental focus does.
seeds, suicides, and statistics
Progression or oppression? A David and Goliath story gone terribly wrong.
India's cotton farmers have are being reaped by a scythe of debt. Who wields this scythe? An American conglomerate whose products you probably own. A shocking story of suicide is erupting in India as we speak. It is up to us to change it and to prevent further corporate exploitation that is worsening an already dire situation.
all viewpoints are equal, but some are more equal than others
Ever considered the possibility that efforts to rectify history's past misdeeds may be worsening their legacy? From the Nazi Germany to Maoism, history radiates the evidence of past toxic censorship. Many people seek to destroy some of what has previously been believed. But are these attempts to repair past mistakes, the same evil silencing mechanism at work but from the other end of the spectrum?
trump: will he do it again?
The day the 45th president of the United States was announced left half much of the world rejoicing, and the rest of it scratching their heads. Despite it being one of the most frequently discussed subjects of the past two years, we so rarely hear any substantive answers of how this came to be. It turns out the answers lie in plain sight, just in places we would never expect.
in being pro-choice, i am pro-life
Ranking amongst the most contentious of contemporary debates; the pro-life vs pro-choice conflict. The only issue, one side is flawed.
A pro-life stance has staggering implications beyond the foresight of many who support it.
islam does not foster terrorism, but thinking otherwise could
Contemporary global politics may be transforming into an unpredictable and belligerent fiasco. As our leaders squabble in ignorance of others' perspectives, they confuse dialogue of vital issues beyond any hope of leading to a sensible conclusion. Is it wise for everyday people to do the same?
democracy will roar
Contemporary global politics may be transforming into an unpredictable and belligerent fiasco. As our leaders squabble in ignorance of others' perspectives, they confuse dialogue of vital issues beyond any hope of leading to a sensible conclusion.
Is it wise for everyday people to do the same? What are the repercussions of such ignorance?
