The Old Boys (In Da Hood) network

David Cameron is apparently, according to the beeb, preparing to call for...' greater understanding of teenage "hoodies" in a forthcoming speech on social justice. Mr Cameron will say teenagers who hide under hooded tops are trying to "blend in" rather than appear threatening. He will describe hoodies as "a response to a problem, not a problem itself"

It's a nice idea. Not a million miles from a worthwhile message to push with young people, if a little opportunstic (well, duh)

But in this context it raises some interesting questions.

Will he himself be demonstrating his commitment to the hoodie cause by actually wearing one? I dearly dearly hope so. Maybe we can convince him to go to Alton Towers in one.

(Muchos thanks to the virtual stoa for the picture wot I nicked)

UPDATE: From the Graun: "He will insist tough sanctions are still required for offending and that crime cannot be excused, but he will stress that 'inside those boundaries we have to show a lot more love'"

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