There is a lot of media attention at the moment on the topic of circumcision. This is largely due to protests in the States recently from ‘intactivists’ as they call themselves, looking for legislation to ban the practice of circumcision. I am not entirely comfortable with legislation governing medical procedures on either view point, but […]
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It’s Not Your Penis
April 1st, 2014 
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Tags: circumcision, genital mutilation, intactivist 
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Book Conventions – Fan event or Industry Circle-jerk?
September 24th, 2013 madnad I shall be attending World Fantasy Convention 2013 in October, in Brighton, and despite looking forward to it enormously – especially seeing Joe Hill (SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE!!) – I think that this will be my last con for a while. Why? Because its seems the business of books stopped being about reading and readers. I have been […]
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Why I won’t apologise for being an atheist
June 22nd, 2013 madnad Religion. It’s like a penis – it is great if you have one, but it is not appropriate to wave it about in public. It’s a funny old thing. If asked what religion you are, how do you define that? Some people unthinkingly will fill out a census form, and list themselves as Christian, simply […]
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A 100 Reasons why I HATE Twilight.
January 27th, 2010 madnad Actually, there is only 10, but I figured a 100 would get your attention. I am sure if I could be arsed to read more than the first two books I would probably make it to a 100 no worries. Do feel free to add your own in the comments. I also realise I have […]
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