What about Brian?

I just have to say: how good is this show?!!!!! I have been watching this for a few weeks as it is on Sunday nights at 9:30 (after Grey's Anatomy) and it is really good! Of course it is not as clever as Prison Break or Heroes but for a show that was barley advertised at all this is a real beauty. I find this a very easy show to watch and quite entertaining and looks at some interesting relationships. For those that haven't seen it, it is about a guy who is in love with his best friend's girlfriend but cannot have her. If you want a light drama this is the one for you! Hope I don't sound like some sort of network marketer!

I was thinking tonight about the rules of dating and what are the rules of dating your friend's ex gf/bf? Some would say this is a no no but others would have no problem with it. Personally I think that if my friend dated my ex soon after I broke up with her I would be rather pissed! So I think it is a time issue. After a few months maybe it becomes more acceptable. It would also depend on the feelings of your friend and whether they still have feelings for their ex.

The David Hicks Saga

The David Hicks case has been in the news a bit lately and has been going on for far too long in my opinion. The Australian government seems to be finally getting more involved, which may be a surprise to some, but not considering the imminent election.

It appears that many people have assumed Hicks guilty based on what they have seen or heard in the media. We keep seeing the picture of him on TV holding a rifle, which does not help his case. People are quick to judge without looking at all the evidence.

I think it is a disgrace that it has been going on for five years and still no trial. Hicks has been kept in appalling conditions, and regardless of whether he is guilty or not, his basic human rights have been violated. One must ask – how many people have had similar atrocities been inflicted upon?

Edit: (I did not include the following paragraph in my letter)

We need to ask why hasn’t he had a trial yet? Who is to blame? Of course the Bush government is at fault but have the American people protested? Does anyone care that so many people are treated like animals in the so called ‘free world’?

The Howard government has avoided the issue for far too long and it will be a welcome relief, if and when he gets voted out of power. At present it seems impossible for Hicks to get a fair trial, as both governments would look frivolous if Hicks is found innocent. We can only hope that some action is taken soon to get Hicks out of the current situation.