7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
16th of October 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
TIME FOR CHANGE
Now that the Euro and Sterling are effectively worth the same, what better time for monetary union?
In these times of economic turmoil, it shouldn't be difficult to persuade the people of Europe to abandon the modern Euro in favour of our historic Pound.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Friday, October 16, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
10th of October 2009 - In Bad Company
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
10th of October 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
IN BAD COMPANY
There seems to be much self-congratulation amongst Northern Ireland's politicians over the pending deal between the DUP and Sinn Fein which could see Stormont take over the running of police, prisons and the courts.
Strange then that there has been a resounding silence at the recent abolition of Northern Ireland's distinctive company law and the transfer of control of the Belfast Companies Registry to Cardiff.
Do Northern Ireland's political classes have no interest in managing these vital functions of state? Or are they too busy winning hearts and minds?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
10th of October 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
IN BAD COMPANY
There seems to be much self-congratulation amongst Northern Ireland's politicians over the pending deal between the DUP and Sinn Fein which could see Stormont take over the running of police, prisons and the courts.
Strange then that there has been a resounding silence at the recent abolition of Northern Ireland's distinctive company law and the transfer of control of the Belfast Companies Registry to Cardiff.
Do Northern Ireland's political classes have no interest in managing these vital functions of state? Or are they too busy winning hearts and minds?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Monday, September 28, 2009
28th of September 2009 - Home Rule Needed On Alcohol
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
28th of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
HOME RULE NEEDED ON ALCOHOL
The Scottish Government's plan to discourage drinking by raising prices, whilst to be welcomed, is somewhat ill thought out in that it does nothing to protect the poor from resorting to the manufacture of alcohol at home as an alternative.
Using cheap household ingredients and inexpensive equipment readily available from otherwise respectable retailers, alcohol can easily and legally be made for little more than the price of lemonade. Not only is home brewing and winemaking currently totally uncontrolled, but it cheats the Exchequer of revenue which could otherwise be used to treat the deleterious effects of alcohol.
If the SNP's "War on Alcohol" is to be taken seriously, they really must do something to control this dangerous process which was, after all, only made legal in the 1960's.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
28th of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
HOME RULE NEEDED ON ALCOHOL
The Scottish Government's plan to discourage drinking by raising prices, whilst to be welcomed, is somewhat ill thought out in that it does nothing to protect the poor from resorting to the manufacture of alcohol at home as an alternative.
Using cheap household ingredients and inexpensive equipment readily available from otherwise respectable retailers, alcohol can easily and legally be made for little more than the price of lemonade. Not only is home brewing and winemaking currently totally uncontrolled, but it cheats the Exchequer of revenue which could otherwise be used to treat the deleterious effects of alcohol.
If the SNP's "War on Alcohol" is to be taken seriously, they really must do something to control this dangerous process which was, after all, only made legal in the 1960's.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
22nd of September 2009 - Bonnie Scotland
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
22nd of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
EMPLOYMENT
It's always amusing to see the high and mighty hoist by their own petard. But at least Baroness Scotland had the decency not to take the informal advice recently given to me by a member of staff in the Department of Employment: "Don't employ blacks or people with foreign accents - it's just not worth the paperwork"!
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
22nd of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
EMPLOYMENT
It's always amusing to see the high and mighty hoist by their own petard. But at least Baroness Scotland had the decency not to take the informal advice recently given to me by a member of staff in the Department of Employment: "Don't employ blacks or people with foreign accents - it's just not worth the paperwork"!
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Friday, September 18, 2009
18th of September 2009 - Scottish Budget
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
18th of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
Why has the Scottish Government chosen to abandon the Glasgow airport rail link which would be of lasting benefit to the people of Scotland whilst still proposing to squander money on mere public entertainment in the shape of the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
In the light of their continuing War on Alcohol, is this the modern equivalent of Beer and Circuses?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
18th of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
Why has the Scottish Government chosen to abandon the Glasgow airport rail link which would be of lasting benefit to the people of Scotland whilst still proposing to squander money on mere public entertainment in the shape of the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
In the light of their continuing War on Alcohol, is this the modern equivalent of Beer and Circuses?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Monday, September 7, 2009
7th of September 2009 - Fireworks
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
7th of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
FIREWORKS
As a ticket holder for the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks, it was pleasant this year not to have to struggle through crowds to get in and out of the Gardens.
I presume that the banishment of the hoi polloi from Princes Street will also occur next year as there seems little prospect of the tram works being finished by then.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
7th of September 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
FIREWORKS
As a ticket holder for the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks, it was pleasant this year not to have to struggle through crowds to get in and out of the Gardens.
I presume that the banishment of the hoi polloi from Princes Street will also occur next year as there seems little prospect of the tram works being finished by then.
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Friday, August 28, 2009
28th of August 2009 - The Misery Of Alcohol
7 Spey Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
28th of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
THE MISERY OF ALCOHOL
One can understand Trades Unions attempting to protect the jobs of their members at Diageo's threatened whisky plants. But the Scottish Government, hitherto to be applauded for its anti alcohol policies, really should rethink its support for keeping these enterprises open.
In several States of the USA, "Johnnie Walker" is a much used term for an alcoholic. Are the jobs of a few Scottish workers really more important than stopping the misery caused by their antisocial products?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
Edinburgh
EH7 4PX
Telephone: 0131-550 0895
E-mail: JohnEDouglas@gmail.com
Blog: http://johneoindouglas.blogspot.com/
28th of August 2009
Dear Sir/Madam,
THE MISERY OF ALCOHOL
One can understand Trades Unions attempting to protect the jobs of their members at Diageo's threatened whisky plants. But the Scottish Government, hitherto to be applauded for its anti alcohol policies, really should rethink its support for keeping these enterprises open.
In several States of the USA, "Johnnie Walker" is a much used term for an alcoholic. Are the jobs of a few Scottish workers really more important than stopping the misery caused by their antisocial products?
Sincerely,
John Eoin Douglas
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