Niceness isn't enough
From Mr David Williams Sir: Francis Maude's thoughts CA phoenix, not a dodo', 23 March) are the essence of why hard-working, real-world, natural conservatives just cannot be bothered to vote Tory any more (self included). His intellectually bankrupt apologies are little match for the populist and brazen New Labour machine. His four core-strands of conservatism appear to be: be nice to gays, blacks and women; favour communities (whatever that means); give more power to local councils; and be pro-European.
When considering how they spend their money and demand services, do black, gay or female people think with a minority perspective or with a what-do-I-get-for-mymoney perspective? I don't care if MPs fancy men or women; I do care if they are stupid.
Do I think of myself as part of a commu
nity? No: I have friends, family, colleagues, hobbies. But I want to control my own destiny and I want freedom from state interference.
David Williams
London SW15
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