Re: Dave Cross in Hospital

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>From: s0pdfm@assam.exnet.com (P D Fitzgerald-Morris)
>Subject: Dave Cross in Hospital

>Krys and I were shocked to hear tonight that our fellow HOMEGROUND editor,
>(and organiser of the last two Kate Bush Conventions - and organiser of the
>next!) - Dave Cross had been taken into hospital after being stabbed in the 
>stomach after intervening and trying to stop a yobbo being obnoxious
>in a north London railway station cafe.

This is indeed terribly depressing news. I am sure I speak for all
Lovehounds when I say that I wish Dave a speedy recovery. Although, I
have not met him personally I saw what a great job he did at the last
convention and that you all do at Homeground. Let's hope he is fully
recovered soon.

[Start polemic]
Sadly, this is just another example of increasing violence in the UK. The
streets are gradually being taken over by the kind of knife-carrying
low-life Dave had the misfortune to encounter. Anyone trying to stop
these scum seems to end up wounded or even dead. Unfortunately, the
legal system seems unable or unwilling to deal with the offenders despite
a government that claims to be the party of law and order. On recent form
the thug, even if caught, is likely to receive a fine, a suspended sentence,
or a safari trip to Africa (see UK press). It is little wonder Kate prefers
to stay in seclusion.
[End polemic]

Now back to the music...

Neil
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