“the free and democratic world must show if it has learned its lesson from the passivity of the 1930’s. Today, it is clear that any symptom of indifference is a sign of complicity”
Category Archives: Opinions / Thoughts
[002.22] is this really a surprise?
[001.22] too much, too soon
All over the news today is the intention from the UK government to end all COVID related restrictions in England later this week, motivated by the need for all of us to learn how to live with the virus, like we learned in the past to live with viruses like the flu. This will includeContinue reading “[001.22] too much, too soon”
[013.21] Do we really need an independent visitor in children’s homes?
According to the Children’s Homes regulations, each setting needs to hire a person, independent, to visit the home monthly and produce a report where an assessment of the current situation is made, giving recommendations of what should be changed. This report is then, after receiving comments from the Registered Manager and Responsible Individual sent toContinue reading “[013.21] Do we really need an independent visitor in children’s homes?”
[009.21] o mandato presidencial mais importante da democracia portuguesa
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa vai ter um dos mandatos presidenciais mais importantes e relevantes na história do país. A pandemia que actualmente enfrentamos vai provocar (já está na realidade) uma grave e forte crise social e económica. Para enfrentar e lutar contra esta crise é fundamental algo que, infelizmente, não existe em Portugal. Era necessárioContinue reading “[009.21] o mandato presidencial mais importante da democracia portuguesa”
[008.21] thank you Larry King
I grew up watching the Larry King Show on CNN. Brilliant interviews and amazing moments. I could never forget the discussion with Seinfeld around the end of “Seinfeld” and how well he dealt with that “small” mistake. We lost him to COVID today. Thank you Larry King. RIP.
[007.21] sobre o encerramento das escolas
Eu compreendo as opiniões e preocupações relativamente ao encerramento das escolas e aceito que possa causar impacto no processo de aprendizagem dos alunos. Isto é especialmente verdade num país onde muitas escolas, professores, alunos e famílias não estão preparadas para ensino à distância. Mas o que está aqui em causa não apenas isto, mas simContinue reading “[007.21] sobre o encerramento das escolas”
Miguel Valerio 