DE-CLUTTERBUG

Sorry, yet again another unbelieveable outcome to a court case...

De-Clutterbug can not understand a community wherein residents can allow a young child to die of starvation.  This must be one of the most cruelest painful way of disposing of any human being let alone a child.

I do not blame the Judge as he is the one who is bound by the country to enforce and issue the laws of the land. But 'suffer not little children unto me' comes immediately to mind...

When food is visibly aplenty and yet the custodians, parents, let their children suffer by not feeding them is beyond comprehension. No religion in the world could surely support this inhuman, unjust way to treat your own flesh and blood even for all the mental reasons that may be behind the deed.

Where were the neighbours? Communities of old new more of what was going on in their street, neighbourhood, but nowadays we all tend to turn a 'blind eye'. Maybe this should teach us all a lesson.

1) If a child is taken out of school for a longer period than exceptible then notification as such to the authorities should be made.

2) If a child is rarely seen out of the bounds of house then notification should surely be made.  

3) If a child cries noticeably more than others surely this should be noted.

4) If a child is thin and appears to be hungry surely immediate action should be taken.

The blame ultimately lies with the parents. The murdered the child as if they had put a gun to the head, put a noose around the neck.

So is 15 years enough of a term sentence to be served? OUT IN SEVEN. 

De-Clutterbug is not sexist. I suspect that De-Clutterbug's bra would have been the first to have been burnt, if De-Clutterbug had been around at the time, but.........

Can we please stop all this nonsense regarding how many females should be employed, whether it be in Government, or elsewhere. Let us return to qualifications and abilities for example:

1. The better qualified for a position within a company should not be based on the sex, religion, ethnicity etc. of the candidate.
2. If the requirement for the job specifies that the candidate must be able to stack up to 50kg boxes manually then surely the strongest person should be considered. (De-Clutterbug is inclined to think that this position may err on the side of the masculine frame.) 
3. If the position requires reading or writing then are you, as employer, going to have to employ an illiterate over erudite?

The above examples are only a start of the ludicrous laws set down for employers so why should there be 50% of females in Government?

Come on let us raise UK standards by employing the best 'Man for the Job'!  

De-Clutterbug would like to know whether anyone else has been fortunate enough to have snowdrops, these under-rated harbingers of spring, flowering since January and even now in March without stop?  

They also seem to be taller than in previous flowering years?

De-Clutterbug watched the programme, on BBC 1 last night, in which hopeful singers and groups participated with the hopes of winning and representing the UK in the European Song Contest...

All singers contributions were 'sound' and obviously heartfelt though De-Clutterbug personally felt that the, PA system, was not all it should have been microphones turned off or on at the wrong time. However, the singers did their best.

The first song, individually chosen by Peter Waterman, for each performer(s) to sing a cover version of well known songs and then the performance of the Song chosen for and specifically written as the song for Europe would be in turn sung.  The final three to sing the song for Europe whereby a public telephone vote would decide the outright winner.

Three out of the original six groups or individual soloists were voted out (fair enough) and the final three returned to the stage to sing this 'Winner' of a song! They all did their best with the material given but De-Clutterbug can only say that disappointment and humiliation on behalf of the young performers overwhelmed a deep seated feeling that 'If that was the best that the so-called internationally famed song-writers and composers could produce'. Well UK may as well not be represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010.

Even though the finalists and the outright winner was certainly deserved. The song chosen was definitely not!

Brought  'home' further, whilst the public telephone results were being counted, the last year's winner of Song for Europe, replayed the chosen winning song, certainly proved why it was chosen by Europe.  Resounding applause followed the foot-tapping, clapping in time with the music....

Need De-Clutterbug say more?   What are your thoughts? 

De-Clutterbug is hoping for useful help and advice! WHO DOES DE-CLUTTERBUG VOTE FOR IN THE NEXT ELECTION?

Which party is going to best suit De-Clutterbug's needs:

1. Provide hospitals that are actually clean, fit for purpose, free parking and patient as well as staff friendly? And this is only the start of the requirements that De-Clutterbug is looking for from the next government.   
2. Education should meet the requirements of the child/adult and employers with leanings towards apprenticeships rather than downgrading universities. Which party agrees with De-Clutterbug's views on Education or at least partially?
3. Importantly, De-Clutterbug would like to see our forces back at home where they belong or a very good reason for keeping them in war zones. De-Clutterbug sees the war crime as being those that sent the forces into war without providing the essential equipment. So De-Clutterbug is wanting direct answers and positive action?
4. Immigration is still a problem. Which party is going to pull up the draw-bridge and establish the correct numbers already here? Instead of being fobbed off.
5. Taxes, recession and the total economy of the land? This topic seems to be pushed  under the carpet with figures that are meaningless. How can the 'country' be offering to pay government ministers £1,000 additional per annum?

De-Clutterbug can keep adding questions to the list but at the end of the day De-Clutterbug wants honesty and not playground 'she did this' 'he did that' come on let us have a government that is willing to turn round and say; "Mistakes have been made and this is how we are going to sort them".

SO WHICH PARTY DOES DE-CLUTTERBUG VOTE FOR IN THE ELECTION?  

How lovely to have a panic button! How many times throughout life would it have been nice, looking back, to have been able to press a panic button. Is that not part of building up the 'jigsaw of life's experiences'?

Should it be the responsibility of Facebook and similar chat rooms to have the system in force whereby youngsters if unsure of the communcations being received by another party 'press a button or click on the icon'! Ever heard of turning the computer off, if need be at the mains.

When are parents going to start taking responsibility for the behaviour of their children instead of always 'passing the buck'?   

De-Clutterbug was brought up as a child with the instructions; "Not to talk to strangers. ...."

If Cannabis has been proven to aid sufferers of diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, it should surely be freely available for doctors to prescribe through the NHS?

It has been reported that sufferers have been illegally purchasing Cannabis to alleviate their symptoms and in doing so regulating their own supply which may do more harm than good.

Let it be clearly understood that De-Clutter Bug does not advocate the usage of any drugs or usage of dangerous substances for any purposes. All drug taking, narcotic substances, addictive medicine should be made illegal without classification, unless prescribed for medical purposes by qualified physicians. But, after proper scientific research has been made, there, like most speculative topics, must be exceptions to the rule. Especially if proven benefits from taking drugs such as Cannabis can be ascertained.

Cannabis [hemp, a plant of the Cannabis genus, especially C. sativa (common hemp) and C. indica (Indian hemp); a narcotic or mood-altering drug, variously known as hashish, bhang, marijuana, etc. Obtained from the cannabis plant.

Parkinson’s disease a degenerative disorder associated with ageing, and parkinsonism due to other causes.

Elocution the art of effective speaking, especially public speaking, in terms of enunciation and delivery; eloquence.

Not so very long ago television, radio, orators, public speakers and presenters were engaged for their ability to pronounce words correctly, legibly. Their pronunciation, grammatical understanding, comprehension and the ability to be understood by the listener and audience a prerequisite of the position of employment: This was known in my recollection as BBC English.

Now there seems to be a leaning towards colloquial, speech impediment, and slurred or phrased speech in such a way as totally or as near total, non-comprehensible. The speed at which some sentences are reeled off leaves the listener bemused, baffled and confounded.

Let me also, at this juncture, bring in the other jobs which have caused concern if not anger, to the general public; those that handle telephone help lines, call centres, doctors and nurses are not always discernible or understood this can lead to all sorts of misunderstanding.

I recall at school, within the curriculum, elocution lessons were provided specifically to train the student to pronounce succinctly and be understood by others. Perhaps this should be re-instated within the school lessons to assist with teaching the English spoken language as it should be understood, deciphered from written form and heard. In most countries the language of the country is taught with pride. The people do not feel embarrassed by their homeland or the mother tongue nor do they abuse it either through poor grammar or pronunciation.

With so many foreigners now living in this country and the regional tongues is it not time to bring an end and lead by example. After all the media are in the best position to show how the English language should be spoken and portrayed. Perhaps these elocution lessons should be re-introduced benefitting all?

De-Clutter Bug has always said that immigrants should be given enforced birth control; the pill, the snip or alternatives to be able to live in OUR country. So why am I not surprised that the heading in the paper latterly reads 'Migrant Baby Boom'.

De-Clutter Bug is not racist nor against children but I do feel that as 'integration' is not happening we should watch ourselves as the so called minority become the majority.

Watch out for additional article in De-Clutter Bug's World on another revelation!

Now let us get one thing understood - If you asked De-Clutter Bug to don football boots, go out onto a pitch and play for 90 minutes kicking a ball around; I would be there in a flash. I simply enjoy playing sport, tennis, rounders, volleyball, table tennis, the list is endless.

But, if you expect me to traverse from playing to watching on television cricket, albeit the Ashes, football, tennis, snooker, darts etc. Then forget it, let me be. OK I am interested in the outcome but not to be for hours aimlessly watching. Sorry, I have now probably alienated myself from most readers but I surely am not alone? Or am I?

There are exceptions to the 'rules' I do have a passion for horses and all the sports associated but even then I would rather be riding cross-country than watching.