Posted June 15, 200817 yr The shadow Home Secretary lead the Conservatives' opposition to the Government's plans to extend detention without trial to 42 days, but the Government won the Commons vote by a narrow margin. Mr Davis made it clear he was standing by his principles,saying: "Up until yesterday I took the view that what we did in the House of Commons, representing our constituents was a noble endeavour because with centuries of forebears we defended the freedoms of the British people - well we did up until yesterday." Was the shadow Home Secretary right to put his principles first? Will he win respect for his actions or will people see him as out of touch with the mood of the nation? Do you think that principles have lost their place in modern politics, and if so, why? Could principled politics make a comeback? Do you respect David Davis for the decision he took?
June 16, 200817 yr Do you respect David Davis for the decision he took? In a word - absolutely.... We need far more politicians like Mr Davis IMO, whatever their political colour.... I respect him in the same way that I respected Robin Cook for resigning over Iraq.... The reason why only 30% of the country even bothers to vote is because 70% is sick fed up of corrupt, lying politicians who have no principles....
June 16, 200817 yr In a word - absolutely.... We need far more politicians like Mr Davis IMO, whatever their political colour.... I respect him in the same way that I respected Robin Cook for resigning over Iraq.... The reason why only 30% of the country even bothers to vote is because 70% is sick fed up of corrupt, lying politicians who have no principles.... spot on m8.
June 17, 200817 yr Even though I do not agree with their politics I always admired people who stuck to their guns no matter what like Robin Cook, Tony Benn, Dennis Skinner, George Galloway etc I fully support everything David Davis has said on this issue
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