Quote: Aaron @ 20th April 2015, 12:32 PM BSTThis.
Personally, I find that - whilst still miles away from where I'd like them to be - the Conservatives are offering the closest to libertarian policies. Both socially and economically.
By contrast, the papers over the weekend were reporting on Miliband's plans to centralise yet more power direct No 10. Reading it reminded me of the consolidation of power Hitler made shortly after he gained office.
I see Hitler in plenty of things these days.
But frankly, when it comes to Theresa May and her desires for increased surveillance and anti-terror legislation, it's hard not to wince.
Let us not forget that she also had police handing out leaflets at London railway stations not too long ago, telling folks if they heard gun fire to run and hide.
Whatever happened to 'keep calm and carry on'?
No, instead one seeks to induce panic. That seems sinister.
Meanwhile, recent years have seen laws on speech, thought and sexual interest.
Introduced initially by Labour, the Tories have not abandoned them, in some cases they have actually expanded on them.
Worst of all, much of the country's prohibitive and punitive position is made on the hop without much principle. Perhaps most of all, the abandonment of principle is what worries me.
One passes law simply to stop some gap without any further consideration to what it may mean down the line. (especially on anti-terrorism)
It is by this that we dig ourselves ever further into the mire.