Barry Curtis
I hold a BA and a Masters Degree in Philosophy. I have worked in the fields of hospitality, green grocery, and political analysis. Now I am a freelance journalist.
I am interested in politics, culture, and social trends. My favourite music is anything rocky although I also have a soft spot for Shakira. Unlike David Cameron and Nick Clegg, I do not like whiney bull crap, so steer away from Radiohead.
Favourite TV shows are South Park, Peep Show, and The Inbetweeners. Favourite films are Final Destination and the recent Star Trek.
Like Nick Clegg, I enjoy smoking. Like his pre-predecessor Charles Kennedy, I also love alcohol. Although unlike Kennedy, I'd never go to the AA about it. In fact, since cutting down through my own steam, I'm now 'addicted' to fruit smoothies.
Latest Articles
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A Responsible Drinker's Guide to Opposing Alcohol Minimum Pricing
Government should stop trying to "alter behaviour" with the demon drink - Cameron quaffs Champagne, so poor people should also have the right to get drunk
Mar 22, 2012
- Barry Curtis
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Who Needs Welfare Reform? A Critique of Brendan O'Neill
Welfare isn't "initiative-zapping" and "soul-destroying", it's the illnesses and modern economic conditions that kill the spirit - welfare is a safety-net.
Jan 6, 2012
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Free Speech Now: In Defence of Adrian Smith
The case of a housing worker demoted because of his Christian views on gay marriage raises issues about how much bosses can control the minds of workers.
Oct 24, 2011
- Barry Curtis
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Betelgeuse Supernova and Mayan 2012 Prophecies: Apocalypse Now?
The impending supernova of Betelgeuse - some time over the next million years - will offer a spectacular display in the sky. Why link it to Mayan's 2012?
Oct 2, 2011
- Barry Curtis
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Blaming Twitter for London Unrest? I Predict a Riot!
Rather than triggering an important debate about youth alienation, the London riots are being exploited to clamp down on free speech on the internet.
Aug 8, 2011
- Barry Curtis
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Victory to the Dale Farm Travellers
Basildon council wants to spend £10 million on a violent police operation to evict 96 families from their homes. They should get their priorities straight.
Jul 10, 2011
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Should Circuses be Banned from Using Animals?
Animal welfare campaigners believe circuses treat animals unnaturally and cruelly, but a ban would be wholly unjustified. Quit juggling with our liberties!
May 11, 2011
- Barry Curtis
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Should There Be Western Humanitarian Intervention in Libya?
Humanitarian intervention, especially militarism, has made matters worse every time it has been tried.
Mar 15, 2011
- Barry Curtis
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Luke Harding, a Russian Expulsion, and UK Government Hypocrites
The UK government is being hypocritical in its denunciation of Russia for expelling the Guardian's Luke Harding over "mafia" criticisms - we do the same.
Feb 8, 2011
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Egypt in Revolt: Victory to the Egyptian People!
The 'fear of change' that grips the Western imagination must not be allowed to scupper Egyptians' progressive demands for democracy.
Feb 4, 2011
- Barry Curtis
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