THE BIG SOCIETY.

Although we spend much time criticising the Prime Minister in these publications, his 'Big Society' project is a very worthwhile cause. This should deflect from the ongoing march of government, both central and local.

For far too long, Britain has been living in this ridiculous fantasy world, whereby everything will be delivered unto us; as though none of this has a cost attached. The time has come when we have to look at the situation square in the face, with a view to reducing our taxes. Until the early seventies, we were not subjected to an overwhelming presence of local, petty officials, whose appointments are only imposed upon us for the sake of job creation. Much of these duties can easily be covered by volunteer services. From my own perspective, I have a programme on local community radio, which actually costs me money; this, however, means that I don't have anybody bossing me around, and the programme can be heard worldwide, online. www.103theeye.co.uk every Wednesday at 10pm UK time.

Although I have been retired for over ten years now, during my time on the road, selling timber, one of my clients was a Sikh business man who was an official at his impressive, brand new Sikh temple. Within this temple were three community kitchens, these being available to anyone in their community, facing hard times.

If we fall for the Socialist/Marxist line, all we are doing is funding posts for union members, who just want to cost us more. They in turn are keeping union leaders in the lap of luxury.

WE HAVE MUCH TO LEARN.