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8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, September 4th, 2003


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eral members of the Ribble Valley Against Racism group, including myself, who are Chris­ tian, some of other religions and some of none, who attend Remembrance Sundry services at churches or other places of worship in the Rib­ ble Valley and at the war memorials. We, however, remember with gratitude, not


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Aryan descent, driven out of mainland Europe by Hitler’s Nazis; or of Irish descent, who came here because of famine; or of Central European descent, who fled Stalin’s Communist death squads; or of Ugandan Asian descent who were thrown out by Idi Amin; or of African or Euro­ pean descent, who have fled Robert Mugabe’s terrorism in Zimbabwe; or of Caribbean or Asian descent, who were invited here in the 1950s and ’60s because of labour shortages in our industries or indeed the millions of people in this country, whose ancestors were not of white Anglo-Saxon descent. We in the RVAR would consider all those our


own, but please tell us which groups you consid­ er to be your own, Mr McQuade!


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all of us believe, like him that “it is right to look after our own”, but perhaps he and the BNP would be prepared to state publicly maybe through the good offices of your newspaper, which of the following groups he considers to be “his own”. Those who have ancestors of Jewish or non-


just the sacrifice made hy the British fallen, but by people throughout the world - of every coun­ try, race, colour or creed - a sacrifice made in defence of freedom. Freedom to express an opin­ ion - even opinions of those of the BNP, which are abhorrent to most in this country and free­ dom to live our lives without the fear of being victimised because of skin colour, religion or racial origin. Mr McQuade will also be glad to know that


those who have fallen IT IS good to hear from Peter McQuade that BNP members feel duty bound to honour the brave sacrifice made by their fellow countrymen and women. He will be pleased to know that there are sev­


era to the Write to: The Editor, Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe BB72EW Editorial e-mail: vivien.meath@eastlancsnews.co.uk '■ Finally, I would like to invite Mr McQuade


and others of like mind to come to our church on a regular basis, where he will hear the Gospel of Christ preached, proclaiming love for all peo­ ple, even for those who we sometimes think of as our enemies.


MALCOLM H. BLACKBURN, Buccleuch Avenue, Clitheroe


A challenge can be for our faith


good


YOUR correspondent last week was distressed by the "Thought for the Week” by the Rev. I. Robins. Some of us, however, appreciate the stimulus


of a challenge, however expressed, to think pos­ itively about the real essentials of our Christian faith. . Generalisations can just wash over the mind.


J. RIDSDALE, Wballey


What a contrast in the


pendent living initiatives ("Rockmount" and Mitchell Street),whether through lack of fund­ ing, lack of political or professional commitment or through stigmatisation and stereotyping on the part of the "community", users of mental


nity for independence afforded to those people in our so-called "community" who struggle with poor mental health. No such provision for them. No such support for their carers and families. With the delays of plans for two recent inde­


dignity and the desire we all share to live with as much independence as possible for as long as possible. Not only do those who live supported by such initiatves benefit from them, but so too do their families. What a stark contrast to the lack of opportu­


two methods of caring HOW marvellous to see initiatives such as that at St Ann's Court, reported last week in your paper and heraided by local dignitaries. These schemes cater for and respect human


health services in this area and their families are left marginalised and, in terms of housing pro­ vision, unsupported.


PATRICIA BURKE, Riverside, Low Moor, Clitheroc


A well-behaved and


very friendly festival I WOULD like to reply to the letter from John F. Wilson. Does he not know that some Islamic people


have strongly critical names for people who dare not to believe in their religion? Perhaps he should think about that and its possible lessons for the future. I was at the Red, White and Blue Festival for


two days. The people were very friendly and well behaved. I speak as a 69-year-old woman. My friend who came with me also enjqyed her­ self. What is so wrong to want to be with your own .countrymen? After all other incomers to the area have their festivals.


E DUNNE, Ethel Street, Barnoldswick


Promoting all that is


good about Britain I WOULD like to respond to the contradictory letter written by Mr John F. Wilson. He c la im s that “as far as I am concerned, there is no room for Christianity in the BNP, for all children are of the same God.” Well Mr Wilson, firstly, I believe that you are


inversely using the name of our good Lord to further your own point of view. Secondly, you should take time out to ask people of different religious backgrounds if they firmly believe there is only one God, then I am pretty sure that followers of the Hindu faith, for example, will tell yod otherwise: Mr Wilson mentions that St John teaches that “you cannot love God without loving your


brothers and sisters," and adds “such love breeds acceptance, care and the building of a real community.” Well Mr Wilson, do you really love God? If


the answer to this question is yes, then accord­ ing to your beliefs, I am one of your brothers and you should therefore accept that I may have a differing political viewpoint to yours! I would also like to know what Mr Wilson’s


virion of “what truly lies behind the Red, White and Blue Festival” really is. A good friend of mine, who has asked not to be named, is a former police officer and current


church offficial and he thoroughly enjqyed the Red, White and Blue Family Festival. Accord­ ing to him: “I t was a promotion of everything


that is good about Britain and there should be more of it!” Finally, will Mr Wilson be writing letters to


the Press and making the same comments when Sinn Fein holds its national conference or when fellow Britons fly out to different countries to fight and then go on to mention the far reach­ ing effects this could have on our nation? Well, dear brother, I eagerly await to be informed!


WAYNECOX Kiln Close, Clitheroe


Offensive addition to


this latest water bill ON September 8th the Water Bill will come before the House of Commons. There are many amendments to this bill, but


one particular amendment appears to have been surreptitiously included which we find very offensive and illegal. This amendment is designed to compel water


companies to add fluoride to the water supply (fluoridation) when requested by Strategic Health Authorities. Mass treatment of populations with fluoride


violates several EU Directives and Conven­ tions, and the UK Poisons Act 1972. The water companies want full civil and criminal indemni­ ty if they are forced to fluoridate. The following information has been written


by Mr Doug Cross, who is an independent forensic ecologist, well known for his work at home and abroad; he is particularly famous in China. He is a member of the Department of Health’s Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environ­ ment (non-food) - COT. He writes: "Fluoridation is controversial and


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the furore over whether or not i t actually reduces tooth decay in children simply allows the inevitable vested-interest and bigoted scien­ tific and medical camps to confound the public even more. “Silicofluorides, the chemicals used in water


is the Government’s unsubstantiated claim that fluoride is safe. Silicofluorides are emphatically not the same chemical as fluoride, yet huge quantities of this virulent poison are added to approximately 10% of public drinking water in the United Kingdom every year without any safety assessment.” For further information please contact Mrs


part II poisons under the Poisons Act 1972. Therefore, the use of silicofluorides in drinking water with the intent to medicate is unlawful. "The sole support for their use in fluoridation


fluoridation are not water treatment chemicals; they are people treatment chemicals. Under European Union legislation, any substance sold to treat a medical condition must be registered as a medicinal product and be produced and administered under strict rules. "Silicofluorides are not licensed as pharma­ ceuticals. Indeed, they are actually registered as


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be a touch provocative I WAS heartened to read Thought for the Week (August 14th). As one who wishes to stay with­ in the Christian community, but finds it pro­ gressively more difficult to assent to the tradi­ tional religious emphasis on Biblical inerrancy in this post-modern society, I find it helpful to


know that there are others who face the same challenge. I believe that the Christian message is in dan­


longer accept adherence to a dogmatic system of belief (we all have friends who will attest to that fact). However, there is ample evidence of a renewed interest in matters spiritual. There seems to me to be a golden opportunity for the churches to evangelise and offer a lifeline to those whose minds are formed by the scientific


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