British values are threatened

"So these jihad-jumping nutcases don't threaten our values. They threaten our lives perhaps, but not our values," writes columnist Simon Carr of the suspected terrorists thought to be behind the alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic flights that was foiled last week. Simon Carr denounces the British government's methods and dramatic tones. "No, the people who threaten our values are our leaders who have been panicking and harrying us towards un-British ideas like locking people up for three months without charge, and invading other countries to change their value systems. Another of our most fundamental values is stoicism. If more atrocities are inevitable (...) we should be stocking up on quiet courage. Can't we have a bit more of that? A bit more sang froid?

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