Monday, October 6, 2008

Mayors Dial 911

NIS News Bulletin reports that Netherlands Home Affairs Minister Guusje ter Horst is setting up a telephone help-line for mayors who face aggression and violence. "No less than 60 percent of mayors in the Netherlands face aggression and violence, according to Ter Horst. From next year, they can phone a confidential line for advice. The information line will also be open to aldermen," they report. [ht: Gates of Vienna]

The hierarchy of western civilization is fraying badly: the courtroom, municipal leadership, financial markets. One of the two major political parties in this presidential election season is committed to aid in the fraying.

When the last remnants of conventional culture founded on prohibition, ritual, and myth are removed, with what shall we replace them?

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