Hooded and booted

David Cameron, leader of the British Conservative party, is attempting to be the new Tony Blair. Not that that’s a bad idea, as Tony Blair has been remarkably successful, and has left his mark on society for years to come, which is the stamp of an important leader.

So when I read the following news report on the BBC News website, a small grin flickered on to my weary face.

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Conservative leader David Cameron is expected to call for greater understanding of teenage “hoodies” in a forthcoming speech on social justice.
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News

The socialist inside of me usually views all statements by the Tory party with a seething anger, coupled with disbelief. But I agree with what the speech outlines, so here’s some select quotes:

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He will describe hoodies as “a response to a problem, not a problem itself”.
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News

and…

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“We – the people in suits – often see hoodies as aggressive, the uniform of a rebel army of young gangsters,” the Tory leader is expected to say.
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News

also…

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However, he will go on: “For me, adult society’s response to the hoodie shows how far we are from finding the long-term answers to put things right.”
Source: Cameron to make ‘hoodie’ appeal, BBC News

So, do we view this as a shameless attempt by the right wing to ensnare voters? I hope not, but I guess we’ll never know. All I can guess is that it’s going to ruffle a lot of feathers from Middle England, which can only be a good thing.

Keep it coming, Mr. Cameron!

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