Harry On Sun-down

[marathondan]

Yep, I too despair of the tabloid press. Its main aim seems to be to spread misinformation and prejudice. But it seems to be human nature to want this stuff. People generally choose their paper - of any level of sophistication - because they agree with the editorial style, and so effectively they're paying someone more eloquent than them to affirm their points of view. Personally, I'd rather choose reading material that I know I'm going to disagree with, and see if my own views stand up to the challenge.

As for Roy, let's hope it works out. The immediate effect has been to lower expectations, which can only be a good thing. And his specialist subject is silk purses, fabrication of from sow's ears. Which again may be just what we need.