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jkat 24-01-2008 13:45

cameron encourages lying
 
Quote:

David Cameron has refused to criticise parents that lie about their religious faith to get their children into the best state schools.
http://www.politics.co.uk/news/opinion-former-index/children-and-family/cameron-doesnt-blame-faith-fakers-$484590.htm

listened to a so called christian on news night agree with him, good example for the kids (and we expect them to respect their elders).

Xaccers 24-01-2008 18:04

Re: cameron encourages lying
 
Since when has fighting for the best you can get your kids been wrong?

jkat 24-01-2008 18:30

Re: cameron encourages lying
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Xaccers (Post 34476699)
Since when has fighting for the best you can get your kids been wrong?

so its ok then to give false statements on your tax returns/benefits and saying its for your kids etc? i would say yes if it was life and death but dont be hypocritical when calling politicians/crooks liars! lol

Hugh 24-01-2008 18:46

Re: cameron encourages lying
 
What he actually said in the interview was Times
"the Tory leader said he would not join in the criticisms of "middle-class parents with sharp elbows". "
and
"Asked for his views on the families accused of playing the system, he says: “I think it’s good for parents who want the best for their kids. I don’t blame anyone who tries to get their children into a good school. Most people are doing so because it has an ethos and culture. I believe in active citizens.” "

Which is a bit different from the headline "Cameron 'doesn't blame' faith-fakers" or encouraging people to lie.

jkat 24-01-2008 19:02

Re: cameron encourages lying
 
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Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 34476720)
What he actually said in the interview was Times
"the Tory leader said he would not join in the criticisms of "middle-class parents with sharp elbows". "
and
"Asked for his views on the families accused of playing the system, he says: “I think it’s good for parents who want the best for their kids. I don’t blame anyone who tries to get their children into a good school. Most people are doing so because it has an ethos and culture. I believe in active citizens.” "

Which is a bit different from the headline "Cameron 'doesn't blame' faith-fakers" or encouraging people to lie.

i beg to differ.

BBKing 24-01-2008 19:27

Re: cameron encourages lying
 
Quote:

Since when has fighting for the best you can get your kids been wrong?
Since when have hypocrisy and religion not been great buddies?

What Cameron is saying, of course, is

VOTE FOR ME

He's hardly likely to say something that's going to annoy his core vote, is he?


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