Also, after spending all last night in A&E at Blanch after Poodle was attacked near our home by four local scum, and required several stiches around his eye, the sentiment of “Wishing you and your family security in these difficult times” rings completely hollow. We are very insecure because of what FF has done to the economy (beyond the current crisis) and rampant homophobia that is not challenged by policies which are not implemented. What really ticks me off is that “we” are not regarded as a family unit or household and so your exclusionary view of Ireland, Irishness, families and communities remains clear. Wishes are just words Brian: get moving on reforms, rather than Americanizing Irish politics. Remember, the real winner of Obama’s work so far has been Sarah Palin, who’s sitting quietly up in Alaska, learning to be more like Reagan than Bush or Nixon. She let Bobby Jindal make a complete fool of himself, while she waits…

But I digress… Get some proper policing policies to deal with crime (and don’t hide behind the populist ‘get the bankers’ stuff). Get policies [full stop might be more appropriate]. It took until rumours of a heave/ replacement/ resignation, to get you off your ass…

Listen: people are not safe for many complex reasons, so having a go at the bankers, and ignoring the opposition because their mud sticks won’t do.

More importantly, get moving with some proper legislation to support all families in these times: that means legislating for civil partnership at the minimum. If new times require new thinking, then shouldn’t that also mean 21st century laws for 21st century families? Are you actually listening, or would you like a longer version of this message?