by loiswakeman
@ 07 Feb. 2007 - 10:04:32
On the BBC Radio 4 Today programme this morning, there was a discussion of the recent shooting in Peckham, with all the usual hand-wringing about disadvantaged youth.
Two somewhat inarticulate young men were interviewed in the piece: although they had some difficulty in getting to the end of their sentences with much conviction, they nevertheless had all the language of victimhood off pat: "the govmnt owes us a doo'y of care, y' know".
Perhaps Tony should add Victimhood Studies to the National Curriculum, since it seems to be so popular and well-received. But what a shame that they don't teach taking responsibility for making one's own life better, instead of expecting Them to do it for you ("it's my right, innit?").
07/02/07 @ 11:25