WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S CONSIDERABLE IRE

I am one of those unlucky people who do not belong to any minority.

I am neither rich nor poor. I am not a burden on anyone nor am I able to
be excessively charitable.

I am not part of a racial minority. I am heterosexual, married and have
2.4 children! being boringly average I am of no interest to civil service
academics or political advisors.

As a result, I watch my rights and freedoms being steadily eroded. I am no
longer free to protect my property. I have no rights as the victim of
crime. I am losing my rights to discipline my kids and I am expected to
subjugate my rights in favour of others' children.

I am losing my rights to enjoy my car. My freedom to use public transport
has nearly gone. I have lost my right to save and receive a reasonable
income. My freedom to build a respectable pension is going. I am also
losing my freedom to know I am buying locally-produced food.

But the good news - I seem to have been given the freedom to smoke
cannabis. Unfortunately, I don't - but I am fast being driven to it!

Peter Amey Church Road, Repps cum Bastwick, Norfolk