. David Straiton.
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Scotland—A Proud Nation?? Hail Caledonia.

THE OTHER PLACE

For those who are unaware of the application of the term(see the title), for clarification I would describe it
as a part of the “UNDEMOCRATIC.” nature of the English Parliamentary System. We are often assailed
by the use of the expression “Mother of Parliaments” especially in the media, when referring to these combined
legislative bodies. I sincerely hope that when we gain our Independence we would not be as
“ARROGANT” as to claim this implied exclusive identity, however in comparative terms I suppose we could
quote that we possessed the “MOTHER SUPERIOR” of Parliaments.

The above paragraph relates to the upper house of the English Bicameral Parliament, the House of Lords, this very appellation is in itself representative of Feudalism and the odour of “INSTITUTIONALIZED PRIVILEGE”.
This is 21st century!!!! Any psychologist would espouse the “Fact “that human frailty will govern the behaviour
of individuals, this chamber of Government is open to characteristic weaknesses in the members both elected
and “UNELECTED”. In the DAILY Telegraph dated 28/01/07 an article appeared which provided (as the
Journalist stipulated) irrefutable evidence that, the then Prime Minister Tony Blair, was deeply involved in the cash
for honours affair. Despite these findings he escaped punishment. The very notion that the second legislative
overseeing committee should consist of unelected representatives is an affront to anyone with democratic
values as the very basis of their political philosophy. Corruption is almost blatantly in practice. by the “HIGHLY
OVERPAID” ermine bedecked personnel who spend half their time asleep in the comfort of their “RED”
cushioned benches.At the present moment members of this “Scene of Anachronistic Decadence” can claim up to £300.00/day,
(I will repeat three hundred per day of attendance); not bad for sleeping half the day away! Added to this
insult to all the laws of fairness, this allowance is “TAX FREE”. This is not to say that all the “RIGHT
HONOURABLE” ladies and gentlemen are tarred with the same brush; indeed some may be “HONOURABLE”
in their own right; but certainly not in the “TITULAR” sense.

My purpose in this exposition is to highlight circumstances (in my opinion) which we should not repeat in
the future composition of our Government structure. The concept of an “UNELECTED” Legislative Chamber
wreaking of “PRIVILEGE” would be an abuse to the people of our Nation.