The Spectator

Here are some of the posts made at Spectator.co.uk this week. Fraser Nelson comments on the odious spectacle of Nick Griffin posing as a martyr. James Forsyth wonders if the government believes the Iraq war was illegal, and reports on very encouraging poll for the Tories. David Blackburn gets to grips with the Big Society, and listens to Michael Gove take control of a tricky interview. Susan Hill attacks whingeing women. Rod Liddle describes the investigation into the leaked UEA’s emails as almost a whitewash. Alex Massie silences the doubters. And Melanie Phillips condemns David Cameron’s Big Society as a soundbite.

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The mills of God Sir: Theo Hobson’s concern at the emergence of Grindr (‘Gay sex by sat-nav’, 10 July) is understandable but he goes too far in describing the phenomenon as typical of male homosexual culture. Hedonism there certainly is, but that is not an exclusively gay characteristic, nor is it the case that male gay culture is the vector by which heterosexual culture becomes hedonistic. There are other trends within gay culture that emphasise the significance of constancy and commitment. The Revd Dr Jeffrey John’s Permanent, Faithful, Stable is a particularly significant example. It applies to gay relationships the wisdom of centuries of Christian experience.

Here are some of the posts made at Spectator.co.uk over the past week. Fraser Nelson castigates Vince Cable’s graduate tax, and welcomes Andrew Lansley’s health reforms. James Forsyth explains how Ed Miliband would retake middle England, and considers the Balls deterrent. Peter Hoskin watches Michael Gove open an offensive, and argues that the OBR’s growth forecasts are not overly optimistic. David Blackburn witnesses the government struggle before the Treasury select committee, and says the government could learn from John Bird. Susan Hill asks where the hell does the emergency aid money go. Rod Liddle is in a dilemma. Who is more stupid: the ‘Moaty’ fan club, or Zenna Atkins?

Welcome to the latest CoffeeHousers' Wall. For those who haven't come across the Wall before, it's a post we put up each Monday, on which - providing your writing isn't libellous, crammed with swearing, or offensive to common decency - you'll be able to say whatever you like in the comments section. There is no topic, so there's no need to stay 'on topic' - which means you'll be able to debate with each other more freely and extensively. There's also no constraint on the length of what you write - so, in effect, you can become Coffee House bloggers. Anything's fair game - from political stories in your local paper, to chat about the latest football results.

How to save the seas Sir: We can predict, sadly, that the so-called management of the ocean mining described in Charles Clover’s article (‘The scramble for the seas’, 3 July), will be as poor as the current management of the oceans’ fish stocks. To save the world’s oceans, we need much better policy, coupled with credible enforcement wherever exploitation is permitted, and the establishment of large protected marine reserves where fish and ocean beds are completely protected. Large marine reserves are vital guarantors that will allow ocean resources to survive if the fishing and mineral extraction which are permitted elsewhere fail to be sustainable.

Welcome to the latest CoffeeHousers' Wall. For those who haven't come across the Wall before, it's a post we put up each Monday, on which - providing your writing isn't libellous, crammed with swearing, or offensive to common decency - you'll be able to say whatever you like in the comments section. There is no topic, so there's no need to stay 'on topic' - which means you'll be able to debate with each other more freely and extensively. There's also no constraint on the length of what you write - so, in effect, you can become Coffee House bloggers. Anything's fair game - from political stories in your local paper, to chat about the latest football results.