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Comment on University of Sussex staff set to strike next Thursday by Strike at Sussex University begins | Brighton and Hove News

Strike at Sussex University begins | Brighton and Hove News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:30:08 +0000

[...] action has been called by the The University and College Union (UCU), which says the action was prompted by a refusal by the university to agree to talks or lift the [...]

Comment on Brighton benefit cheat landed with £2,400 bill by Paul Fawcett

Paul Fawcett — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:09:44 +0000

I’d like to make one thing clear. The £15 charge was not a ‘victim support charge’ – that suggests the money comes directly to Victim Support (the charity). This payment is actually called the ‘victim surcharge’ and goes directly to government to create a fund which is distributed to a range of organisations which help victims.

Comment on Brighton University axes seven courses by avenir

avenir — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:45:47 +0000

There is a demonstration against the closure of these courses on Tuesday 16 March outside the University of Brighton’s Grand Parade site in central Brighton at 5.54pm. This is the last week of the evening classes before they close for good and we would welcome peoples support in person or in spirit. Our website is http://www.savebrightonarthouse.org for more information.

Comment on Sussex University students in fresh protest by geoff bridges

geoff bridges — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:11:53 +0000

I feel devistated by the cuts, but at the same, mortified by the lack of intelligence in the campaign to overturn it. The most recent protest has strayed from the urgent issue of cuts. We know police are brutal, and protesting about these suspensions makes it seem like they’ll protest about anything and everything. 2 things are necessary if this protest movement isn’t going to end up an embarresing defeat. 1) Students need to get the moral highground by doing something that harms themselves, not just other people – like withholding work, essays, fees, or even going on hunger strikes – or sending a carefully worded handwritten letter to the chalncellor and chasing up by phone every day – or standing up in class in protest and refusing to leave showing yr prepared to risk yr education. Otherwise it just looks like immature, reactionary, self-idulgient fun.

Comment on Brighton graffiti vandals jailed for massive tagging spree by s

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:09:30 +0000

why send these guys to prison? ok graffiti is a crime but at the same time is beautiful, and breaks up all of the boringness that is modern urban living. surely when people commiting very serious crimes are getting very weak sentences why waste tax payers money and prison space on people who are decorating spaces. especially railway lines which are all dull and and disgusting!!!!!

Comment on Sainsbury’s opens without planning permission by quedula

quedula — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:37:24 +0000

I suppose they feel that what’s OK for Tesco is OK for them?

Comment on Estate agents’ board decision due next month by Catherine Anderson

Catherine Anderson — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:19:54 +0000

I think its a very positive step and I hope the ban goes through. The boards are an eyesore and rows of boards up in a recession create a negative vibe to visitors to the City and detract the from the extraordinary beauty of the architecture that we take for granted in this great City.

Comment on Man sees Jesus in his packed lunch by Social Media Agency UK: Qube Media: Blog : Jesus, Megashark and Politics

Social Media Agency UK: Qube Media: Blog : Jesus, Megashark and Politics — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:51:52 +0000

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Comment on Man sees Jesus in his packed lunch by Graeme

Graeme — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:50:26 +0000

Was it prudent for young Tom to devour the image of the Son of God along with the rest of his exotic lunch considering this is yet more evidence of the long overdue second coming?

Comment on Brighton priest ‘feels sorry’ for Jamie Bulger’s killer by Colin Harte

Colin Harte — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:25 +0000

Fr Blake is not making light of the terrible murder of Jamie Bulger — far from it. But he is saying that no matter how great our sins are God wants us to turn to him for forgiveness because he is infinitely merciful. If God is compassionate, wanting Jon Venables to turn to him with sorrow for forgiveness and for the healing of his damaged soul that comes with forgiveness, then it is surely right for a priest to feel sorry for him — to be compassionate and to bring him God’s mercy. It is the role of a priest to bring God’s mercy to sinners (and we are all sinners!). Kudos to Fr Blake and all priests like him.