16th February, 2020.
I’ve got Radio Four on in the background.
As ever.
OK, the Sunday Service on: which, this week, is a little bit too happy-clappy for my taste, but there you go.
But pone thing I noticed on the news?
Are apparent discussions in the Cabinet: on cancelling the TV license: and replacing it with subscription fees for the BC.
Personally?
I’m thinking that’s really not a good idea.
I think many of us — those of us who could never afford Sky, Netflix, what have you — would never be able to afford a subscriber based BBC.
Would never want the adverts the idea — to me — implies.
Would miss out on the one source of news that would get turned off if they don’t pay for it.
In all honesty? I think the idea is rooted in our current Tory government’s dislike for the BBC.
I can’t help but notice many of them seem to prefer to NOT be interviewed by Aunty.
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I don’t know about you … ?
But I saw the sad news of Caroline Flack’s death, yesterday.
But I saw the sad news of Caroline Flack’s death, yesterday.
My thoughts are with, and condolences go to, her family.
One thing I notice, though?
Is that Ms Flack had been charged with assaulting her partner.
Something I’ve learnt, very personally, over the years?
Is that — in between being arrested, charged and convicted — those facing criminal charges will feel suicidal.
Some? Will kill themselves, during the process.
My opinion? Is that these people need as much support as possibly: in order to survive the process, to serve their sentence and for justice to be done.
It sound like Ms Flack got charged, and got the legal help … but not necessarily the psychological help anyone in her shoes should get.
Justice — and Ms Flack’s family — lose out.
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As one final thought, there?
Ms Flack’s agency, Money Talent Management, have described the legal proceedings against her as a ‘show trial.’
And as putting ‘huge pressure’ on a vulnerable person.
Hmmm …
I’m …
I can understand them saying that: they are trying to defend their client, after all.
But?
I feel vaguely insulted.
How do they feel about other women — or men — caught up in the same situation?
Not a lot, I suspect.
They may be keen to be seen to be doing the right thing.
But they are no help to anyone else who’s been charged.
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