Tony Hatfield's Retired Ramblings

Youth Justice- Moving the fulcrum.

I’ve a confession to make. I usually chuck away the “ Society Guardian” supplement before I read it. OK now that’s off my chest, last Wednesday was the exception. I was attracted by article by Stuart Dakers called “Poor relations”... Read more →

Torture- The philospher's view

I’ve posted here a few times about the legalities of torture. I’ve mentioned nothing about about the philosophical issues torture raises- perhaps that only refllects thirty odd years as a lawyer. Last month The Philosphers’ Magazine website contained a piece... Read more →

Bird flu quack.

Avian flu or the H5N1 strain of avian influenza has hardly got off the ground as a threat to humans in the UK or the US. But the usual suspects are coming up with their quack preventitives. My old friend... Read more →

Intelligent Falling

As the debate over the teaching of evolution in public schools continues, a new controversy over the science curriculum arose in this embattled Midwestern state. Scientists from the Evangelical Center For Faith-Based Reasoning are now asserting that the long-held "theory... Read more →

Cheney resignation rumors fly (10/18/05)

Link: USNews.com: N and W: Cheney resignation rumors fly (10/18/05). Read more →

Justifying torture

Over at Stumbling and Mumbling there’s a debate over the extent, if at all, a state can use evidence that may have been obtained under torture. Can such evidence be used as intelligence only or can a state go one... Read more →

The UN and Global Security

It is pleasant when something you always felt was true is shown to be so. There is now evidence of the profound effect the United Nations has had on global security. The evidence can be found in The Human Security... Read more →

Kabbalists do it better-Really!

Superstar singer Madonna came under fire from rabbinic authorities this week over a song on her new album that pays tribute to a 16th century Kabbalist.(Read on) Read more →

Iranian Meddling?

In the last week, the British government has ratcheted up the allegations against Iran and her alleged interference in the Shi’ite areas around Basra where the British forces are stationed. Initially Tony Blair, according to the BBC, said "evidence led... Read more →

Amazon Links

I don't know if like me you use Amazon. Of course! I've often wondered how they come to the "those who bought book A also bought book B". I'm sure the Amazon computers grab the links. I have a passing... Read more →