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Ancient & Modern

Aitios in ancient Greek means both 'responsible' and 'culpable'. Since Greeks were well aware of the distinction, they would have much enjoyed the nuances of the Butler report......

Why The British Are So Mean

Pity the poor charities, says Ross Clark We are a nation of skinflints, and the rich are the least generous of all M uch as I sympathise with those caught up in petty local......