I’m shocked and angered over the guilty verdict against Tommy Sheridan and the fact he faces jail.
Tommy’s a good guy whose always stood by working people. My personal view is that the whole issue required one response at the very outset. Tommy’s never preached Victorian values – unlike News International – and what consenting adults do in private is a matter for them. Instead the people who gave evidence for News International effectively destroyed the Scottish Socialist Party, a success story for the left.
Millions were spent on investigating Tommy. The vigour of the police investigation contrasts with the treatment of ex-News of the World editor Andy Coulson and the allegations of illegal phone tapping. Coulson is a Tory insider, Tommy’s a class fighter. Interesting contrast.
My message is solidarity with Tommy, Gail and family. Have a good Xmas because don’t let them rob you of that.
Neil Williams said:
A good clear article – thank you. So many other commentators on the Left and added so many “if” and “buts” in their support for Tommy.
No ifs no buts support Tommey Sheridan as he has supported working people all his life!
31 December 2010 at 10:59amRobert Rae said:
This debarcle they called a trial is nothing but a PERSECUTION to PROSECUTION, Tommy has done nothing but good and supported the working people,hes has the strength tostand u . Indirectly we have all been touched by Tommys fight in politics , he was haranged there , in his fight against the Murdoch empire again haranged.where is this going to end? This persecution is starting to reach Biblical proportions now. I will definently be supporting my Comrade and friend Tommy Sheridan and his Family in any way possible.
14 January 2011 at 10:25pm