DISLAIMER

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” John Wooden


The views contained in this blogg are influenced by a series of news reports and academic literature that is openly available for public scrutiny. Great steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information and in many cases there are links to other sources that have already been published in relation to the topic or subject under discussion. The references at the conclusion of most subject heading points to the origin of such documents where any interested reader can test the accuracy of these sources or conduct further related reading. This blogg has been published in the interest of debate and opinion and as a response to the “politically correct” who forbid anyone to make judgement and who sneer at duty, honour and responsibility as unworthy virtues.

For what is becoming more apparent is that by tolerating misconduct in any institution or organisation then discreditable behaviour becomes the accepted “norm” and standards begin to fall. The knock on effect of misconduct in public office leads to the public losing trust and confidence in that institution and this has the potential to undermine our democratic process. We need look not further than the Westminster expenses scandal to see clear evidence of this.

Everyone has the right to choose they way they wish to live but if the lifestyle they choose is contrary to their carefully crafted public image then, surely, others should also have the right to comment upon their conduct. So, undoubtedly, in this fast changing world, it is both right and proper from time to time, if only by way of a health check, to examine by whom and in what manner power is wielded on our behalf.
Again everything published in this blogg is already “out there” but in some cases different reports have been merged into one summary to provide a complete overview. However any inaccuracies should be reported to the editor who will gladly address the matter if it proves to be correct.