Can we trust the men in suits?
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The views of Louis Farrakhan, who recently led 400,000 black men in a march in Washington, have close links with those of Francis Fukuyama, who in his new book 'Trust: the Social Virtues and the Creation of Prosperity' talks about 'social capital.' Both emphasise the importance of social cohesion and express respect for the success of the Korean, the Japanese and the Chinese in the US. Farrakhan blames the problems experienced by black men on genocidal white racism, while Fukuyama points to the deracinating effects of slavery.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Vengeful masses celebrate the exorcism of a banal evil
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There have been no extreme reactions to the conviction of Rosemary West on 0 counts of murder. In the case of the murder of Jamie Bulger, for example, there was a lot of talk about a culture in decay, but this has not happened in the West case. This is perhaps because the Wests lived in a ordinary house, led apparently ordinary lives and indulged in sexual practices which are not particularly unusual. By the end of the trial, the proceedings had taken on an atmosphere of being routine and familiar.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Not paranoid? You're crazy!
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Crime in Britain has increased by 16 and 17% in 1990 and 1991, more than 1 1/2 times the total for 1950. It may be because moral standards are declining and or because of social inequalities. Neither of these could be rectified quickly. Shadow Home Secretary Tony Blair has had many complaints so action is needed. It is hard to formulate suitable political policies but voters might try Labour as the Tories have unsuccessfully dealt with crime.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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