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Britons have lost their liberty reflex – Conservative MP
Published: 14 October, 2010, 17:38
Edited: 16 October, 2010, 15:01
The UK is witnessing a shift in relations between the state and citizens, manifested by intrusive surveillance, the necessity of which most Britons do not understand, believes Conservative Party MP Dominic Raab.
It is very important for British citizens to become more politically active . Britain and America went down a dangerous path under the Bush/Blair Regime . The new politicians who inherit this extra power don't want to give it up . This is most evident with America's Patriot Act .
Several factors have created Big Brother in Great Britain: 1. The UK lost alot of it's moral compass back in the 1980s. 2. Britain has always had an authority attitude, part of their ego. 3. Special interest and religious groups in the UK have sought special status for many years. The government always gives-in, only to get more demands. 4. Last, more security and laws don't mean more peace always!!
Dominic, whilst admiring your early involvement in some of the most important debates in the House, there is an area that gives me concern, probabaly because I am aware of your legal training. My exposure to freedon of the Individual was more on the Front Line. For Five yearsIi was a "Bobby" on the beat, after my father had served 35 years in the Essex Constabulary and was particular pleased to have him present when I graduated as Top Student at Police College. I believe in Rights, but I am appaled at the deterioration of RESPONSIBILITIES. The pendulum has swung too far. Where is the respect of children for Authority, the right to sue their parents!. I cannot support the right to vote for those who have been convicted of any crime against the State, they should lose any rights to comment or opinion until they have repaid the Society that created it.
It is vital for GB to NOT transfer its inherited legal rights away to the EU, effectively a foreign power. See the 1688 Bill Of Rights and Magna Carta.