Should we bring back capital punishment?

For those of you that don’t know what capital punishment is, the other term for it is the “death penalty” . This penalty was of course abolished in the UK some time ago now (1998 to be precise). However, some people feel that in some cases it should be brought back and to be honest…

Is Michael Jackson really dead?

On June 25th 2009, we sadly lost one of the greatest and most repsected musicias and entertainers of all time. The “king of pop” Michael Jackson. The world was shocked to hear of his sudden passing, nobody saw it coming, it literally happened overnight! Since his death, many people have been quesitoning whether he is…

Are pupils really as safe as they think when in school?

Schools have always been described as “by far the safest places for our young people to be in”. A few years ago, I would’ve wholeheartedly agreed with this statement, but now? unfortunately, I can’t agree with it as much as I’d like to. This is because of all of the tragic events that have happened…

The media has ruined society

Facebook,Twitter,magazines, the news. All of these things have contributed to the destruction of society today. Wherether we turn, there is something or somone telling us how to look, how to feel, we’re never good enough for society anymore. We’re either too fat, too skinny, too tall, too short, we’re the wrong coloured skin. This is…

Blogging advice #1: 10 tips to tweet smart

Originally posted on Sam Blogs:
Obviously, the content that you include in your blog is the main thing that is going to determine whether it will be a success or not. However, social media is also a big part of building up your readership and finding people to appreciate your work. The latest statistics from…

Should “White Dee” from benefits street run for MP?

“White Dee” or Deidre Kelly from “Benefits Street” is set to from James Turner Street to Downing Street after announcing she is going to run for local MP at the next election. Of course, some current members of parliment have opposed this idea, saying she is “too common” to become an MP. I completely disagree…