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Hi, First time I've ever posted anything so here goes.....
Despite believing in the concept of freedom of speech, no matter how obnoxious or ludicrous the views are, I still think that there were quite legitimate grounds for denying Nick Griffins the right to appear on Question Time, given that it has been ruled that his "party" are unlawful, due to their lack of inclusion! It would have been far more effective to have attacked his policies (If he has any!) on education, health etc than to have harped on about what a racist biggot he is, as that is a well known fact anyway. Surely the likes of Jack Straw et al could have really lynched him(Oops - an unfortunate turn of phrase, perhaps?!)? What made it even more poignent for us, was that we had just watched "die Welle" so that I could prepare a comprehension sheet for 11Y (Yep, you guessed it - i am a German teacher). Off task, I know but superb film for anyone who doesn't mind subtitles or thinks that 1930s Germany couldn't ever become a reality again! Regards Ind's Better Halfx