Abortion

[afleitch]

In the UK a recent poll put support of abortion at around 70%, rising to 85% when rape/incest/danger are taken into account. Not important I know, but I found it interesting to compare with the USA. In the UK, abortion is a 'non-issue' politically I guess.

[afleitch]

That is true, as is most of Europe. It's not just politically its in social attitudes too. I'm studying US Politics here in the UK and we a half dozen or so American students, 2 of which are so right wing and out of place it's scary! No disrespect to them, I am good friends with them, but it really does highlight the cultural/moral differences.

[afleitch]

Strathclyde University in Glasgow.

[afleitch]

Yes! Born and bred!

[afleitch]

Scottish Politics used to be 50/50 split left and right up until the 60's believe it or not, when the Scottish Unionist Party (The Conservatives) were partially independent from London. Now the Conservatives are stuck on 15% and Labour in the high 40's after the whole Poll Tax thing! Anyways, i'll stop now! Keep my focus American

[afleitch]

Yah, but we have Tommy Sheridan! Spit..I hate that man with a passion. I'm a middle of the road man. In fact I gave the Tories my 2nd vote back in May because the Scottish Parliament is a wee bit too left-leaning for my liking with all those Nationalists and Greens kicking about

[afleitch]

I had a personal meeting/argument with him once. I called him a 'fraud' who exploits the disadvantaged for political gain. I was heckeled by his 'put in place' supporters who he ferries with to every public event...urgh...bitter to even talk about.