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Sara_H

Sara_H

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davefb said:
after reading the comments, christ almighty, daily mail up to its usual lies I see.
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I'm not so sure. I don't see that they have posted any lies.

Whilst I understand that Tom's family may feel that the driver is truly remorseful, and that their grief has been compounded by the press intrusion, it doesn't alter that fact that justice has not been done here.
 
BrumJim

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Sara_H said:
I'm not so sure. I don't see that they have posted any lies.

Whilst I understand that Tom's family may feel that the driver is truly remorseful, and that their grief has been compounded by the press intrusion, it doesn't alter that fact that justice has not been done here.
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Refer to comment "Anonymous20 January 2013 11:52"
Tom's Mum clearly states that the Daily Mail has, at best, misrepresented her views on the sentance, but probably more accurately, made them up.
I'm loathe to find the article on their web site, for fear of validating the advertisers who pay for space on there, and that I might read comments, which will probably vary from the hideously self-righteous, hopelessly fantasist, to downright offensive, with a smattering of vicarious sympathy thrown in for good measure.
 
Sara_H

Sara_H

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BrumJim said:
Refer to comment "Anonymous20 January 2013 11:52"
Tom's Mum clearly states that the Daily Mail has, at best, misrepresented her views on the sentance, but probably more accurately, made them up.
I'm loathe to find the article on their web site, for fear of validating the advertisers who pay for space on there, and that I might read comments, which will probably vary from the hideously self-righteous, hopelessly fantasist, to downright offensive, with a smattering of vicarious sympathy thrown in for good measure.
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Yes, they may have misrepresented her views, but not the fact that this men has been dealt with very leniently for killing Tom. I have looked at the mail article and the vast majority of views are shock at the leniency of the charge/sentence. You have to dig quite hard to find the usual dross.
 
PocketFrog

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Wobblers

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mumbo jumbo said:
Tom's Mum has written a personal piece in one of the local papers: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/mother-of-solihull-cyclist-tom-ridgway-1240315
My 17 year old son has always said that Liz is the most positive person he's ever known. He's right - this proves it.
Please note the appeal not to use Tom's case for cycle safety campaigning.
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That's a very moving and humbling article.

mumbo jumbo said:
  • There is likely to be a memorial ride for Tom at some point if anyone is interested.
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I'll take part, if I can.
 
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