The following was intended for the Newsletter but it was not in the current issue. We are publishing it at the request of Tim Shapley.

ETHICAL ISSUES DISCUSSION GROUP

Every day, each one of us makes decisions, and many of them are based on our own personal ethical code and set of values. When you think about it, ethics comes into so much that affects us, our families, and our contacts.

Our group meets fortnightly to discuss relevant matters, some of which have arisen since the previous meeting and are very topical. For example, at a recent meeting we discussed the controversy over the wearing of the veil and the cross, Madonna's adoption of a boy from Malawi, and the sales of arms by our government to Saudi Arabia, China, and Burma. Previously, we had several times discussed the pros and cons of the government's Private Finance Initiative and its ramifications for our schools and hospitals. Members can and do raise any subject they wish.

We can accommodate a few more people with opinions, so if on reading this piece it appeals to you, do come to try us - vent your feelings to us rather than shouting at the television. We can get quite worked up, but blows are never exchanged!
Our meetings are held on Friday mornings (Week A) from 10:30 to 12:30 in a small hall in Oldmixon. If you're interested do give me a call on 642313.

Tim Shapley