A debate has erupted regarding whether sound environmental behaviour and a responsibility to curb global warming lies with the individual or with the government. Do the hones to help the environment lie with the consumer? Is it your fault global warming is occurring because you have not invested in a low-emission car or a hybrid [...]
John F. Kennedy Commencement Address at American University Washington, D.C. June 10, 1963 President of the United States, 1960-63. Growing up in the shadow of the Second World War and the Cold War, Mr Kennedy intensely aspired to « a world of law and free choice, banishing the world of war and coercion. » ———————————- « President Anderson, [...]
The EU is looking to pass new regulations regarding the approvals of chemicals. New chemical regulations for the European Union would essentially force companies to prove that their chemicals are not harmful, rather than the government having to prove that they are harmful. This is logical as it will indirectly increase the price of products [...]
The primary question that the EU, and the rest of the world has yet to address, never mind answer, is whether Islamic culture and European (read Christian) culture can productively co-exist or whether we even want it to. Can we create a secular state where religion can play a central role in a person’s life, [...]
I recently travelled to Turkey for 8 days. My itinerary was fairly brisk as I wished to see as much of the country as possible. The trip was as follows: Antalya (1 day) → Olympus (2 days) → Izmir (1 night) → Sulçuk/Ephus (2 days) → Istanbul (3 days) There were a couple of reasons [...]
I recently read ‘Night’ by Elie Weisel. The book recounts his horrific experience, at the age of 16, in and between concentration camps during World War II. The book is as efficient as the death camps. He concisely outlines his suffering, human nature and what men do in the face of the most horrific crimes [...]