People – EwanGurr.Scot

The Radical Roots of International Women’s Day

“International Women’s Day affords us all a vital annual reminder of the historical struggle women, and other groups, have faced.”

“Even during the Spanish flu epidemic, Christians did not socially-distance, self-isolate and shield themselves from the evident needs of society.”

“It comes down to a simple question – who do I want to teach my kids as they grow up?”

“Once the global leader, a victim of the pandemic has been Scotland’s education system with its meteoric drop in standards.”

“When we lock down our ability to love our neighbours, we invite a more vicious pandemic than the current one.”

“We need to deal with historic child sex abuse and ensure we do not repeat mistakes perpetrated in the past.”

“I don’t feel scarred by smacking and am not the psychologically damaged person supporters of the ban wish I was.”

“Finlay McFarlane is 27-years-old but his world was turned upside down when he was raped after having his drink spiked.”

“Students not only bring life to our city but it is also extremely likely your own dentist was educated here.“

“When exactly do we consider the wider psychological pandemic of lives lost to mental ill health, loneliness, isolation and suicide?”