[danielf]

Originally Posted by dr wadd

Not smart, or not politically wise? Leaving aside all other issues, at least she is a politician who has been honest in her views and says it how she sees it. While I can see how some people will interpret these views in the worst possible light, do we really want to have politicians who only say what they think will receive positive public support (I know, that's the Labour party ).

There is a very wide gulf between condoning and action and understanding why they are doing it, but until these issues are given a proper public forum without the spin behind it nothing is going to improve. I think if we had a few more politicians like her things might be a lot better as the real roots of the problems would be addressed.

Fair point. I meant not politically wise. But, as usual there is a tradeoff. If you are too honest, you may not be voicing your opinions for long. (Which can be a good as well as a bad thing)