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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Is it even possible to peacefully transition to democracy, and can the UN do anything to help
Iraq, Syria, Libya, Zimbabwe, Egypt. I think we can all agree that these countries have had a less than perfect transition from either dictatorship or colonial rule to democracy. The “Arab Spring” saw great hopes that previously authoritarian states might … Continue reading
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Personal thoughts on Burkas, religious freedom, religious privilege, and offence
All the people in the picture above have dressed to make a point about their beliefs. Their deeply held beliefs. But the first two are different. For them making their point at a demonstration or in a poster is not … Continue reading
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Second Thoughts for the Day 