Hysnap

Account linked to my Blog, that covers music, Mental Health issues, political issues that interest me, and Tabletop gaming. I know a mixed bag, but hey thats me.

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2026-03-21 10:15:58 CET

Let's Rethink The Lords: Ethical Scrutiny
Not a moral authority.
Not a veto.
Just a place where ethical trade-offs are examined on purpose.
#LetsRethink #Ethics #Democracy
https://hysnapsmusicandmentalhealth.wordpress.com/2026/03/21/lets-rethink-the-lords-ethical-scrutiny/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

2026-01-22 12:13:36 CET

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I think it will need 2-3 years for the true impact to be understood.
What do you think the source of the problem is?
I think is declining education funding and associated loss of critical thinking, but I'd love to know what your opinion is.

2026-01-22 08:12:47 CET

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the real problem is that prohibition has been proven over and over again as not an effective harm reduction policy. Alas, I believe this is currently another knee-jerk moral reaction, which reaches for the ban stick.
History and research tell us that what will happen is that usage by those who require the most help will continue, but it will become harder to monitor, control, and offer support when it causes harm.
Also, the Australian experiment needs more time before review.

2026-01-21 11:09:55 CET

RE: https://zirk.us/@ChrisMayLA6/115931757563871093
The issue is further compounded by successive governments failures to plan for our aging population and declining birth rate.
The original Pension model was based on a logic that the population looked like a pyramid with a small percentage at the top receiving it , supported by the majority of the population.
Alas now our population looks more like a cylinder, this means more pensioners and fewer workers to pay their pensions.
This was forecasted, and was just ignored. #pensions #Ukpolitics
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