Archive for February 24th, 2009

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Feb
09

On air: Has Guantanamo proved its worth?

_45505502_prisoner_ap_226It was born out of the events of September 11th 2001, the day that many people said changed the world forever. It’s without question a place that has caused huge controversy with men being held for years on end, with no trial, and many claiming to have been subjected to horrific torture both at the camp and in other countries around the world as part of extraordinary rendition. Continue reading ‘On air: Has Guantanamo proved its worth?’

24
Feb
09

Would you mind your children watching this TV host?

_45506368_cerrie2_bbc226_3002Cerrie Burnell is a BBC children’s TV presenter whose shows are aimed at the children from one year’s old. She was born with one hand and some parents are complaining that it is scaring their children. It’s started a debate around this one story, but also about whether young children should be sheltered from some disabilities. Are we scared of disability?