Hello, readers.
A close friend once mentioned that spending too long in conservative media might drive you a bit crazy. I think that might be true. So, perhaps start with Amber Duke’s take on Rupert Lowe’s report about British rape gangs. She’s less bombastic than I tend to be and certainly presents her arguments more calmly.
Now, onto a rather disturbing topic: public executions. Yes, you heard that right. For over a century, such practices have faded from our societies. Yet, there’s this rich history behind it. Figures like King Charles I and Marie Antoinette met their ends this way. If we think more broadly about public executions, a whole list of names springs to mind—like Saddam Hussein or Nicolae Ceausescu.
And speaking of historical context, Japanese General Hideki Tojo, after overseeing the atrocity in Nanjing during World War II, attempted suicide but was revived only to face the gallows. It’s sobering when you consider the horrific numbers of victims involved in those events.
Now, onto recent developments. Just last Tuesday, Rupert Lowe released a report on the situation with Britain’s rape gangs. To say it was shocking would be an understatement. The scope is truly alarming—estimates suggest that up to 250,000 white Christian girls and women may have been victimized. And I feel it’s crucial to underscore the ethnic and religious aspects of this tragedy. The report indicates that nearly all of the perpetrators were Pakistani Muslim men, with many accounts noting that they reportedly recited Islamic prayers before committing these acts.
It’s worth avoiding the grisly specifics here, though they are readily available for anyone looking. What happened is beyond brutal; many describe the rapes as acts of extreme torture rather than mere violence.
The systemic failures are equally horrifying. There are numerous accounts of law enforcement and public officials either ignoring these issues or, in some cases, actively covering them up.
A mother, frantic about her daughter’s safety, was told by a police sergeant that describing the assailants as Asian amounted to racism. Instead, she was told to embrace the diverse culture her daughter was being exposed to.
In a surreal twist, after police found and returned her daughter to a house where abuse occurred, they allegedly told the men inside to “have fun with her.” This isn’t an isolated case; there are stories of young women attempting to report their assaults, only to be met with indifference or hostility from the authorities.
One woman who had endured horrific abuse even attempted to name her attacker publicly—only to be arrested herself shortly afterward.
Concerningly, abuse didn’t stop after arrests were made. Even after their convictions, some perpetrators continued to threaten their victims, with police providing little help.
One survivor endured significant trauma, being forced to abort multiple times, while being made to adhere to strict cultural expectations by her abusers. On reporting her situation, a police officer suggested that she drop her charges due to a supposed lack of evidence.
It’s not just about failing individuals, either; entire councils appear to have engaged in covering up these abuses. For instance, Mayor Sadiq Khan has been linked to denying the existence of these gangs, even amid a mountain of evidence. Meanwhile, as the head prosecutor, Keir Starmer has released thousands of known offenders with barely a warning.
The overall conclusion of the report makes a rather damning point: institutions meant to protect children have instead facilitated these atrocious acts. To put it bluntly, police and governmental bodies often blocked reports, criminalized victims, and even helped abusers evade justice. This state of affairs raises compelling questions about accountability.
In light of this, I firmly believe we need to reconsider how justice is served. It feels necessary to suggest that we should have a modern iteration of something like the Nuremberg trials. All involved—officials from law enforcement, healthcare, and even politicians—must be scrutinized for their roles in this distressing saga.
In fact, I wouldn’t shy away from saying that public accountability should reflect the severe nature of these crimes.
Moving on to other topics, there’s concern that something in our water might be affecting fertility rates—something that should worry all of us. We definitely need more young people, not fewer.
Recent polls show that women and young people have been stepping away from religion over the last decade. And perhaps we also need stronger male figures to guide the youth.
A striking interview exchange where two Democratic candidates were asked about their World Cup favorites left me feeling disappointed, as they didn’t even mention America. It’s a bit sad, honestly.
