Monthly Archives: July 2015

“Can’t you take a joke?” Charlie Hebdo, tolerance, and why the joke is on the West

Posted on July 28, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Freedom of speech and the freedom of the press are considered important for a free society. Both of these freedoms support the common opinion that binds a society together.[1] The freedom to philosophize is the source for these freedoms. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Why is the Goddard Inquiry a threat to the Crown?

Posted on July 25, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

The inquiry threatens the UK regime’s very fabric. What the recent Cabinet Office documents indicate is that the powerful pedophile predators were known.[1] The Crown knew about them. The police had files on them. The Home Office and the Cabinet … Continue reading →

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Police Surveillance: Are the Goddard Inquiry Survivor Groups a target?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

Since 1968, the Police have used undercover tactics to infiltrate groups that posed what they considered a public order threat. Along the way, though, something went wrong. They began to put victims’ families under surveillance and infiltrate victim support groups.[1] … Continue reading →

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Child Sexual Abuse: A consequence of an imperial system?

Posted on July 20, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

The long awaited inquiry into historical child sexual abuse has started. The Goddard Inquiry (Hereafter the Inquiry) will examine the extent to which institutions and organizations in England and Wales failed to protect children from Child Sexual Abuse (hereafter CSA). … Continue reading →

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Can the Goddard Inquiry succeed when civil servants hide the secrets?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, also known as the Goddard Inquiry, has started in the UK.[1] This long overdue Inquiry will “investigate whether public bodies and other non-state institutions have taken seriously their duty of care to protect … Continue reading →

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Oaths that define a political regime

Posted on July 7, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

All regimes have loyalty oaths for citizens and those who work for the regime. These oaths are important political symbols as they explain what the regime holds most dear. They explain clearly the basis for obedience. Such obedience is beyond … Continue reading →

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Libertarianism’s hidden shadow: Tyranny

Posted on July 5, 2015 by lawrence serewicz

For most people the word libertarian makes them think of liberty. Libertarians want to ensure individual freedom. At the same time, people will seek libertarianism as opposed to tyranny. Despite the surface belief, I argue that it hides a tyrannical … Continue reading →

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