A recent leak from the Government revealed plans to inject newborn children with brain altering drugs to stop narcotics having any effect. It is believed these immunisations would help cut the massive bill for drug treatment and possibly even stop addiction completely.
A further development is the announcement from the science think tank Valetudo International Bio-Engineering or V.I.B.E. that they have developed a micro chip to be installed in the brain.
The benefits for many things from Police work to anthropology are huge they say. Equipped with GPS tracking systems the chip would provide an accurate and live feed of the persons location enabling everyone to be followed by dedicated satellite.
Chief designer of the chip, Dr. Tom Foolery, 47, said, "We are also close to finishing an add on to be placed on the ocular nerve which, when linked to the brain chip provides a record of everything seen by the individual and his or her reactions to it. You can see the potential not just for security but for advertising too. All this data would be down-loadable also. You could set up live links to the internet. You could in effect become a walking wireless web-cam."
Human rights groups are up in arms over the proposals saying the invasion of privacy would be terrible.
They are joined by religious groups, who say the dissolution of the human body into the machine should be halted.
One industry who welcome the proposals is the porn industry. Aitken Balls, 38, owner of Big Balls Movies said last night,"This would be great. A real goldmine for us. It'd turn the whole world into virtual porn stars."
The Gekko is worried by the constant desire to alter and change the human body. Yes medical advance is good and a necessary thing but isn't changing the brain with drugs in an effort to stop drugs changing the brain just a little bit ironic?
And as for the chip, if it does happen, perhaps we should ask ourselves this:
Where the spying Governments and porn industry lead, should we follow?
by Pete Riddish Science Editor & special thanks to Student of Life for story lead
Monday, February 5, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Shut Yer T-Raps
After beating a boy in an unprovoked attack the assailants wrote a rap about it and posted it on the internet. It described in detail how they hit and stamped on him breaking his nose.
Greg Barker, the MP of Bexhill where the attack took place refused to condemn the rap saying instead, "These kids coming together to make a rap is probably the only positive thing that some of them have done for a long time. Is there another way of channelling them towards positive behaviour so that they can make use of the fact that they can sing and have an interest in music. I want to try to see the glass half full rather than the negatives of this."
They should be encouraged, imagine the inspiration they could get if they beat an O.A.P. or robbed a bank. Yes, it would be bad but at least some good could come of it.
Perhaps Mr. Bush and Mr. Blair should get together and write a nice rap, I'm sure we would all see a glass half full then. Wouldn't we?
by Nate Iffborne Local Interest Editor
Greg Barker, the MP of Bexhill where the attack took place refused to condemn the rap saying instead, "These kids coming together to make a rap is probably the only positive thing that some of them have done for a long time. Is there another way of channelling them towards positive behaviour so that they can make use of the fact that they can sing and have an interest in music. I want to try to see the glass half full rather than the negatives of this."
They should be encouraged, imagine the inspiration they could get if they beat an O.A.P. or robbed a bank. Yes, it would be bad but at least some good could come of it.
Perhaps Mr. Bush and Mr. Blair should get together and write a nice rap, I'm sure we would all see a glass half full then. Wouldn't we?
by Nate Iffborne Local Interest Editor
Is That A Gun In Your Pocket...?
New plans for X-ray cameras to be placed in high street furniture to spy on the public have been revealed. In a bid to further anti-terror objectives the cameras can effectively render people naked revealing any hidden weapons or bombs. The plans are sure to cause public outrage as the invasion into privacy reaches those private places we thought safe from the Governments prying eyes.
Nick Iddley, 25, said, "It's ridiculous. I don't want to be walking down the street while nameless operators can see my family jewels," he went on to say, "or named operators for that matter."
It was suggested that only female operators be used to look at female members of the public yet how that would work in a crowd is yet to be figured out.
One CCTV operator who would be involved in the scheme said last night "I work in London and regularly see John Prescott on my camera. If seeing him naked is meant to be anti-terror then they need to go back to the drawing board. I'm terrified just thinking about it."
The Gekko shudders to think.
Government spokesman, Ray Jeame, 37, said, "These plans are there to improve pubic safety...I mean public safety. Not pubic, that would be wrong." He blushed terribly.
Given the current trends of this Government The Gekko has to wonder why they don't save themselves the time and trouble and just tag and barcode babies as they crown, have fingerprints and DNA samples taken right away, implant some GPS tracking chip and be done with it.
Welcome to the Brave New World.
by Ray Zinn-Love Current Affairs Editor
Nick Iddley, 25, said, "It's ridiculous. I don't want to be walking down the street while nameless operators can see my family jewels," he went on to say, "or named operators for that matter."
It was suggested that only female operators be used to look at female members of the public yet how that would work in a crowd is yet to be figured out.
One CCTV operator who would be involved in the scheme said last night "I work in London and regularly see John Prescott on my camera. If seeing him naked is meant to be anti-terror then they need to go back to the drawing board. I'm terrified just thinking about it."
The Gekko shudders to think.
Government spokesman, Ray Jeame, 37, said, "These plans are there to improve pubic safety...I mean public safety. Not pubic, that would be wrong." He blushed terribly.
Given the current trends of this Government The Gekko has to wonder why they don't save themselves the time and trouble and just tag and barcode babies as they crown, have fingerprints and DNA samples taken right away, implant some GPS tracking chip and be done with it.
Welcome to the Brave New World.
by Ray Zinn-Love Current Affairs Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Lost Needles In L.A-Stack
The Celebrity world has been thrown into chaos this evening over the apparent disappearance a whole bevy of stars. Even as this story is being written a massive police hunt is underway as hundreds of officers and volunteers search for missing stars Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Mischa Barton and Victoria Beckham.
A police spokesman said during a hasty press conference, "We will leave no stone unturned, no twig un-lifted looking for the missing persons but when looking for people over a search area this large... well it's a little like looking for a needle or needles in a very big haystack."
The celebrities agents commented, "While we appreciate the sentiments of the Police we would prefer it if they [the missing] were not referred to as 'needles' in the future." The Police apologised saying the word 'needles' was "merely metaphorical."
So far nothing has been seen of the missing celebs and indeed several have been out of the public eye for some time fuelling rumours of a cover up of some kind.
May Krappup, 39, gossip columnist for Tosh Magazine said, "There's definitely something going on here. We haven't seen Nicole for a while, or Paris, who knows how long they've actually been gone for? Who's involved? Hollywood? The Government?"
Used to making headlines this current splash into the news would not have been one they would ever have expected. Recently all the missing celebrities have been in the news due to their weight, or to be more accurate their lack thereof, all of them coming under fire for setting poor examples to their young fans and glamourising anorexia and bulimia; both fatal disorders. It is said that Beckham and Richie became the first size sub-zero women. Beckham has been labelled a 'thinspiration' on Pro Ana Websites, disturbing sites that promote anorexia.
Leaked files from exclusive health farm Los Angeles Rehabilitation and Detoxification Institute seem to suggest all the missing celebs were suffering from little known disease (Spontaneous) Human Evaporation or (S)HE. It is a mysterious ailment that can manifest itself instantly or take several years to appear.
Dr. Tommy Rott, 59, director of L.A.R.D.I. declined to comment on any particular patients but did say that (S)HE is a "terrible illness that can strike at any time." His colleague Dr. Poppy Cok said, "So far the only known cure that exists for (S)HE is a healthy diet and exercise. This can stop the disease appearing at all and can if maintained stop it reappearing."
The symptoms of (S)HE are the gradual losing of weight and body mass and gradual androgynisation until the sufferer evaporates. It is related to Spontaneous Human Combustion.
If these leaked documents are true then little hope is held for the missing celebs because it would seem that they have, quite literally, vanished into thin air. A most ironic turn of phrase wouldn't you agree? Is this the last we have seen of The-Ladies-Who-Do-Not-Lunch?
by Packer Llyghs Society Editor
A police spokesman said during a hasty press conference, "We will leave no stone unturned, no twig un-lifted looking for the missing persons but when looking for people over a search area this large... well it's a little like looking for a needle or needles in a very big haystack."
The celebrities agents commented, "While we appreciate the sentiments of the Police we would prefer it if they [the missing] were not referred to as 'needles' in the future." The Police apologised saying the word 'needles' was "merely metaphorical."
So far nothing has been seen of the missing celebs and indeed several have been out of the public eye for some time fuelling rumours of a cover up of some kind.
May Krappup, 39, gossip columnist for Tosh Magazine said, "There's definitely something going on here. We haven't seen Nicole for a while, or Paris, who knows how long they've actually been gone for? Who's involved? Hollywood? The Government?"
Used to making headlines this current splash into the news would not have been one they would ever have expected. Recently all the missing celebrities have been in the news due to their weight, or to be more accurate their lack thereof, all of them coming under fire for setting poor examples to their young fans and glamourising anorexia and bulimia; both fatal disorders. It is said that Beckham and Richie became the first size sub-zero women. Beckham has been labelled a 'thinspiration' on Pro Ana Websites, disturbing sites that promote anorexia.
Leaked files from exclusive health farm Los Angeles Rehabilitation and Detoxification Institute seem to suggest all the missing celebs were suffering from little known disease (Spontaneous) Human Evaporation or (S)HE. It is a mysterious ailment that can manifest itself instantly or take several years to appear.
Dr. Tommy Rott, 59, director of L.A.R.D.I. declined to comment on any particular patients but did say that (S)HE is a "terrible illness that can strike at any time." His colleague Dr. Poppy Cok said, "So far the only known cure that exists for (S)HE is a healthy diet and exercise. This can stop the disease appearing at all and can if maintained stop it reappearing."
The symptoms of (S)HE are the gradual losing of weight and body mass and gradual androgynisation until the sufferer evaporates. It is related to Spontaneous Human Combustion.
If these leaked documents are true then little hope is held for the missing celebs because it would seem that they have, quite literally, vanished into thin air. A most ironic turn of phrase wouldn't you agree? Is this the last we have seen of The-Ladies-Who-Do-Not-Lunch?
by Packer Llyghs Society Editor
Operating Wombs - More From The Uterine Front
The uterus hit the headlines again today, metaphorically speaking thankfully, as news broke that thousands of women in the UK are having needless hysterectomies for a problem that may not even require surgery.
The problem is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding or (HMB) that can now be treated with new drugs or lasers in certain circumstances. In parts of the country hysterectomies have been cut by up to 64% but once again the difference in NHS standards throughout the country mean in some regions only a 15% decrease has been seen.
Experts are worried by the trend and are calling for an end to the practice. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has put together guidelines for doctors stressing that surgery should be a last resort.
Many women feel they must either suffer in silence - though if they do we would have to ask their partners - or have a hysterectomy, this should not be so. Both women and doctors should be given the means to be properly educated on all possible procedures.
Mike Mikerson of Essex, 36, said, "My wife suffers terribly. And so do I. I was hit with an ironing board just last week, I still can't feel my left arm and my teeth are loose. Anything that can help without resorting to a hysterectomy should be made available."
This puts into context the debate over the recently mooted uterine transplants. Whilst women may be being rendered sterile thanks to unnecessary womb removal the idea of giving a woman a new one should perhaps be placed on the back burner for a while, and surely must not be derided.
The Gekko is appalled that this kind of thing can happen. This is the 21st Century not the dark ages.
by Pete Riddish Science Editor
The problem is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding or (HMB) that can now be treated with new drugs or lasers in certain circumstances. In parts of the country hysterectomies have been cut by up to 64% but once again the difference in NHS standards throughout the country mean in some regions only a 15% decrease has been seen.
Experts are worried by the trend and are calling for an end to the practice. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has put together guidelines for doctors stressing that surgery should be a last resort.
Many women feel they must either suffer in silence - though if they do we would have to ask their partners - or have a hysterectomy, this should not be so. Both women and doctors should be given the means to be properly educated on all possible procedures.
Mike Mikerson of Essex, 36, said, "My wife suffers terribly. And so do I. I was hit with an ironing board just last week, I still can't feel my left arm and my teeth are loose. Anything that can help without resorting to a hysterectomy should be made available."
This puts into context the debate over the recently mooted uterine transplants. Whilst women may be being rendered sterile thanks to unnecessary womb removal the idea of giving a woman a new one should perhaps be placed on the back burner for a while, and surely must not be derided.
The Gekko is appalled that this kind of thing can happen. This is the 21st Century not the dark ages.
by Pete Riddish Science Editor
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Attention Shoppers - Common Sense Is Out Of Stock
Staff at a local Street Smarts Supermarket called police to remove a group of so-called 'hoodies' from the premises today in Rounder Bend, Yorkshire, UK. The store services a well-to-do area of the town and instigated a 'no hoods' policy after having trouble with gangs of hooded hooligans in the past. Said store manager Ruth Leslie, 34, "They were rude and ill mannered. Grabbing items off the shelves and running about the place. It was very upsetting."
Police officers arrived at the scene quickly and took the offenders into custody before appealing for witnesses. Regular customer Pat Ronnage, 68, was shocked to see police surrounding his local store. "I was shocked," he said, "I always come here and I've never seen such a ruckus."
The owner of the shop Des Pottic, 46, was furious and reached the store soon after the Police having been alerted to the trouble by Ruth Leslie and immediately demanded the arrest of the 'hoodies' vowing to "press charges and to punish them as far as the law would allow." Des Pottic continued, "I've had it up to here with these kinds of tear-aways. No longer will we tolerate this sort of anti-social behaviour. We have a clear no hoods policy with signs and everything that I made specially on my home computer and got laminated and everything. I am just about at the end of my tether!" He began to sob then. It was a little embarrassing. In the end this reporter was forced to slap him repeatedly with a packet of his own half price and slightly browning celery to calm him down.
The mothers of the hoodies concerned were apologetic but defiant. They said,"We realise that they were causing a problem and we understand that the store has a no hoods policy and the reasons for it. We can really see their point but to be honest the boys are only two and a half, they're not going to rob them. They only had their hoods up because it was cold."
A Police spokesman said during a press conference that the "Management had perhaps over-reacted," and that, "no charges would be brought against the boys."
Local MP Jude Ischous, 28, could not believe what happened. "It's political correctness and anti-discrimination gone mad."
The Gekko is inclined to agree; this is truly pathetic. It's ironic that in a store called Street Smarts you cant find any common sense.
by Nate Iffborne Local Interest Editor
Police officers arrived at the scene quickly and took the offenders into custody before appealing for witnesses. Regular customer Pat Ronnage, 68, was shocked to see police surrounding his local store. "I was shocked," he said, "I always come here and I've never seen such a ruckus."
The owner of the shop Des Pottic, 46, was furious and reached the store soon after the Police having been alerted to the trouble by Ruth Leslie and immediately demanded the arrest of the 'hoodies' vowing to "press charges and to punish them as far as the law would allow." Des Pottic continued, "I've had it up to here with these kinds of tear-aways. No longer will we tolerate this sort of anti-social behaviour. We have a clear no hoods policy with signs and everything that I made specially on my home computer and got laminated and everything. I am just about at the end of my tether!" He began to sob then. It was a little embarrassing. In the end this reporter was forced to slap him repeatedly with a packet of his own half price and slightly browning celery to calm him down.
The mothers of the hoodies concerned were apologetic but defiant. They said,"We realise that they were causing a problem and we understand that the store has a no hoods policy and the reasons for it. We can really see their point but to be honest the boys are only two and a half, they're not going to rob them. They only had their hoods up because it was cold."
A Police spokesman said during a press conference that the "Management had perhaps over-reacted," and that, "no charges would be brought against the boys."
Local MP Jude Ischous, 28, could not believe what happened. "It's political correctness and anti-discrimination gone mad."
The Gekko is inclined to agree; this is truly pathetic. It's ironic that in a store called Street Smarts you cant find any common sense.
by Nate Iffborne Local Interest Editor
The Truth Hurts Like A Pitbull On Your Pantleg
Australian man Allen Jasson, 55, was prohibitized from boarding a Qantas flight from Melbourne Australia to London UK because he was wearing a t-shirt with an image of US president George W. Bush with the slogan 'World's number 1 terrorist'.
Mr. Jasson, a London based I.T. expert was barred from the flight because airline officials decided the t-shirt could have offended other travellers and demanded Mr. Jasson change the t-shirt for another. He refused, saying, "I am not prepared to go without the T-shirt. I might forfeit the fare, but I have made up my mind that I would rather stand up for the principle of free speech," (source)
This story prompted The Gekko to investigate whether President Bush could actually be considerate a terrorist.
First of all, what exactly is a terrorist? What is terrorism? For this we turn to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; it seems fitting to use an American definition. The F.B.I. says:
'There is no single, universally accepted definition of terrorism. Terrorism is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations as “...the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85)' (source)
What do this mean as far as Bush and the war in Iraq is concerned?
The first point is whether or not the war in Iraq was an 'unlawful use of force and violence'. It was most certainly a use of force and violence - it was a war, wars are by definition forceful and violent - and it did violate the U.N. Charter, articles 39 and 51 that forbid one nation from attacking another except in self-defence or with U.N. authority. The U.N. did not authorise this war and it is therefore both violent and unlawful. It seems Bush fulfills one of the F.B.I.'s terrorism cafeteria.
But what about the next part? Was it designed 'to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.'? Well, yes. The over-riding purpose was to coerce the people of Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power and to then install a U.S. friendly government in his place. Quite clearly a political objective. The installed democracy would also stop the detergence of a religious government which is undoubtedly a social objective.
Burns Weston, Director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights and a leading authority on international human rights law, contends that the U.S. and British war in Iraq was completely illegal, according to the existing body of international law regarding military interventions. (source)
What Weston and other human rights experts see in Iraq - rather than a "Pax Americana" - is the imposition of an aggressive military empire designed to control resources to offset future economic competition from the European Union (EU) and China.
"Our country is moving further and further into a peculiarly American type of fascism that has its roots in the belief that international law doesn't matter," said Weston. (ibid)
So George Bush's actions fall into the F.B.I.'s definition of terrorism thus making him a terrorist. A successful one if you consider the current toll of deaths and injuries that have resulted from the war. It is reported that the current death toll in Iraq attributed to U.S. led intervention is at minimum 54432 compared to 2990 U.S. fatalities attributed to terrorism in the years 2000 - 2006.
The Gekko is by no means advocating the type of despotic regime practiced by Saddam Hussein or the murders and genocide attributed to his reign. Nevertheless we feel it is the duty of the Western nations to uphold the ideals they to want to give to the world and not to flout them in the misguided belief that 'might is right'. Yes, Hussein needed to be removed from power and it was perhaps inevitable that military force would be required but surely pursuing an illegal war for the wrong reasons is not the best possible way to inspire the world.
So what happens now? Nothing really. The war goes on and more die, civilian and military alike, and more are being dispatchedermerated. Some have brought law suits against Bush and his henchman British Prime Minister Tony Blair accusing them of war crimes. There are also rewards for information leading to the capture of certain terrorists but as yet neither Bush nor Blair are wanted and as such they are worthless.
The Gekko's advice to anyone who sees George W. Bush is not to approach him as he is likely to have armed guards with him at all times. Rather you should walk away calmly and report your sighting to the proper authorities, also pay particular attention to anything he may say. Experts believe he is in the habit of regularly communicatizing with his fellows by way of code hidden in nonsensical gibberish.
If it seems he is about to invade you try singing the following it will either confuse him or make him think you are one of his crazy kind.
I think we all agree, the past is over.
This is still a dangerous world.
It's a world of madmen and uncertainty
and potential mental losses.
Rarely is the question asked
Is our children learning?
Will the highways of the Internet become more few?
How many hands have I shaked?
They misunderestimate me.
I am a pitbull on the pantleg of opportunity.
I know that the human being and the fish can coexist.
Families is where our nation finds hope, where our wings take dream.
Put food on your family!
Knock down the tollbooth!
Vulcanize society!
Make the pie higher! Make the pie higher!
credited to Richard Thompson
In closing The Gekko salutes Mr. Jasson for his stand on freedom of speech and says to those who would be offended by his t-shirt; the truth may hurt, but not as much as a pitbull on your pantleg.
by Ray Zinn-Love Current Affairs Editor
Mr. Jasson, a London based I.T. expert was barred from the flight because airline officials decided the t-shirt could have offended other travellers and demanded Mr. Jasson change the t-shirt for another. He refused, saying, "I am not prepared to go without the T-shirt. I might forfeit the fare, but I have made up my mind that I would rather stand up for the principle of free speech," (source)
This story prompted The Gekko to investigate whether President Bush could actually be considerate a terrorist.
First of all, what exactly is a terrorist? What is terrorism? For this we turn to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; it seems fitting to use an American definition. The F.B.I. says:
'There is no single, universally accepted definition of terrorism. Terrorism is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations as “...the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” (28 C.F.R. Section 0.85)' (source)
What do this mean as far as Bush and the war in Iraq is concerned?
The first point is whether or not the war in Iraq was an 'unlawful use of force and violence'. It was most certainly a use of force and violence - it was a war, wars are by definition forceful and violent - and it did violate the U.N. Charter, articles 39 and 51 that forbid one nation from attacking another except in self-defence or with U.N. authority. The U.N. did not authorise this war and it is therefore both violent and unlawful. It seems Bush fulfills one of the F.B.I.'s terrorism cafeteria.
But what about the next part? Was it designed 'to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.'? Well, yes. The over-riding purpose was to coerce the people of Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power and to then install a U.S. friendly government in his place. Quite clearly a political objective. The installed democracy would also stop the detergence of a religious government which is undoubtedly a social objective.
Burns Weston, Director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights and a leading authority on international human rights law, contends that the U.S. and British war in Iraq was completely illegal, according to the existing body of international law regarding military interventions. (source)
What Weston and other human rights experts see in Iraq - rather than a "Pax Americana" - is the imposition of an aggressive military empire designed to control resources to offset future economic competition from the European Union (EU) and China.
"Our country is moving further and further into a peculiarly American type of fascism that has its roots in the belief that international law doesn't matter," said Weston. (ibid)
So George Bush's actions fall into the F.B.I.'s definition of terrorism thus making him a terrorist. A successful one if you consider the current toll of deaths and injuries that have resulted from the war. It is reported that the current death toll in Iraq attributed to U.S. led intervention is at minimum 54432 compared to 2990 U.S. fatalities attributed to terrorism in the years 2000 - 2006.
The Gekko is by no means advocating the type of despotic regime practiced by Saddam Hussein or the murders and genocide attributed to his reign. Nevertheless we feel it is the duty of the Western nations to uphold the ideals they to want to give to the world and not to flout them in the misguided belief that 'might is right'. Yes, Hussein needed to be removed from power and it was perhaps inevitable that military force would be required but surely pursuing an illegal war for the wrong reasons is not the best possible way to inspire the world.
So what happens now? Nothing really. The war goes on and more die, civilian and military alike, and more are being dispatchedermerated. Some have brought law suits against Bush and his henchman British Prime Minister Tony Blair accusing them of war crimes. There are also rewards for information leading to the capture of certain terrorists but as yet neither Bush nor Blair are wanted and as such they are worthless.
The Gekko's advice to anyone who sees George W. Bush is not to approach him as he is likely to have armed guards with him at all times. Rather you should walk away calmly and report your sighting to the proper authorities, also pay particular attention to anything he may say. Experts believe he is in the habit of regularly communicatizing with his fellows by way of code hidden in nonsensical gibberish.
If it seems he is about to invade you try singing the following it will either confuse him or make him think you are one of his crazy kind.
I think we all agree, the past is over.
This is still a dangerous world.
It's a world of madmen and uncertainty
and potential mental losses.
Rarely is the question asked
Is our children learning?
Will the highways of the Internet become more few?
How many hands have I shaked?
They misunderestimate me.
I am a pitbull on the pantleg of opportunity.
I know that the human being and the fish can coexist.
Families is where our nation finds hope, where our wings take dream.
Put food on your family!
Knock down the tollbooth!
Vulcanize society!
Make the pie higher! Make the pie higher!
credited to Richard Thompson
In closing The Gekko salutes Mr. Jasson for his stand on freedom of speech and says to those who would be offended by his t-shirt; the truth may hurt, but not as much as a pitbull on your pantleg.
by Ray Zinn-Love Current Affairs Editor
Monday, January 22, 2007
Harlot Of Bother Over Giant Erection
It was announced in the last few days that a statue is being planned to honour all prostitutes around the world. It will be situated in Amsterdam's red light district and has been commissioned by former prostitute Mariska Majoor. She told dutch news agency ANP,"In many countries, prostitutes struggle and people have no respect for them whatsoever. The statue is meant to give all those men and women strength." The statue will be of bronze and will be in the form of a woman looking confidently out into the world.
The news was greeted with mixed feelings. London based Russian prostitute Ivana Getalegova, 23, was overjoyed by the news, "I'm overjoyed," she said, "It's about time the hard work we do is recognised."
Puritanical group Society for Temporal and Religious Involvement in Cultural Tenets were outraged by the decision. S.T.R.I.C.T. spokeswoman Prue Dish,63, said "Why should something that is against God's law and those of most right thinking people be celebrated?" A statement that is sure to open the 'should prostitution be legalised?' debate once again.
Anya Dickisin, 38, ex-prostitute turned MP for Lickey End in the West Midlands of UK said this morning, "What better way to honour prostitutes than with a massive erection?"
The Gekko concurs.
What are your thoughts?
by Penn Anninck Arts and Culture editor
The news was greeted with mixed feelings. London based Russian prostitute Ivana Getalegova, 23, was overjoyed by the news, "I'm overjoyed," she said, "It's about time the hard work we do is recognised."
Puritanical group Society for Temporal and Religious Involvement in Cultural Tenets were outraged by the decision. S.T.R.I.C.T. spokeswoman Prue Dish,63, said "Why should something that is against God's law and those of most right thinking people be celebrated?" A statement that is sure to open the 'should prostitution be legalised?' debate once again.
Anya Dickisin, 38, ex-prostitute turned MP for Lickey End in the West Midlands of UK said this morning, "What better way to honour prostitutes than with a massive erection?"
The Gekko concurs.
What are your thoughts?
by Penn Anninck Arts and Culture editor
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