Tony Blair, Dr. Kelly, the Dossier and Hutton.
I have read the comments and listened to the arguments advanced by all sides since the issue of the death of the scientist was raised again in the Times. There are powerful and informed voices raised in favour of an inquest. There are equally strong arguments advanced to leave sleeping dogs lie. Nothing that I have heard, read or seen, changes my view that an inquest is essential. It may not change the notion of what happened to Dr. Kelly, but it will explain it and close the matter. It could, of course, if the Coroner is not convinced, leave the question unresolved, with an open verdict. That would be a telling repudiation of Hutton.
I know some suspect murder, others a conspiracy at the top of government. It may very well be that this unfortunate man, driven by conscience and anxiety to share his fears with a journalist, cracked under the relentless spotlight of the media and the shabby treatment by the authorities and took his life.
To me there are oddities unexplained. Why was Tony Blair, a seasoned political leader, negotiator with former terrorists and the man who had ordered three wars, so ashen faced and distracted when the news broke? Nobody had ever seen him so uptight. This was, after all, on the face of it, the suicide of an official who had bitten off more than he could chew. Why should the government feel threatened? Why were the police and coroner not able to investigate normally through an inquest and come to a conclusion? What was the big deal?
Why was a public enquiry set up in the form that it was to halt the normal process of the law? Why did it come to conclusions which, on the published evidence, seemed perverse? Was it to get at the truth or cover it up? Was this New Labour spin for the sake of control, because they were control freaks, or because there was something to hide. Did that something matter or just matter to them?
There may be nothing in it. Yet if you put the names Blair, Kelly and Hutton together, add a sofa, a dossier and various Downing Street personalities, most people get an uncomfortable feeling. We need to know why. An inquest into David Kelly’s death according to the law, together with the findings of the Chilcot Inquiry, may together tell us the answer.
Through my life I have been absorbed by mysteries. Who killed President Kennedy? Did the Titanic break in two? Was Hess murdered, or was it even Hess? There is a list. I could go on. Only the Titanic has yielded up her secrets. I have my theories about the others. But then so has everyone.
I must say i wanted to make a brief remark so as to appreciate you for some of the precious techniques you are placing on this website. My exceptionally long internet lookup has finally been privileged with truly great facts and methods to talk about with my classmates and friends. I ‘d point out that we readers are rather endowed to exist in an amazing site with lots of special individuals with valuable tips. I feel really grateful to have seen all of your website and look toward tons of more pleasurable moments reading here. Thanks yet again for the details.
I just got out of nap and I am already reading your blog. It signifies something! Very useful info. Thank you!
What a great blog. I spend days on the internet reading blogs, about tons of different subjects. I have to first of all give kudos to whoever created your website and second of all to you for writing what i can only describe as an amazing post. I honestly believe there is a skill to writing articles that only a few posses and frankly you have it. The combination of informative and quality content is definitely extremely rare with the large amount of blogs on the internet.
You should definately read more about this! Please!
I just needed to say that I found your site via Goolge and I am glad I did. Keep up the good work and I will make sure to bookmark you for when I have more free time away from the books. Thanks again!
What a great blog. I spend days on the internet reading blogs, about tons of different subjects. I have to first of all give kudos to whoever created your website and second of all to you for writing what i can only describe as an amazing post. I honestly believe there is a skill to writing articles that only a few posses and frankly you have it. The combination of informative and quality content is definitely extremely rare with the large amount of blogs on the internet.
I just needed to say that I found your site via Goolge and I am glad I did. Keep up the good work and I will make sure to bookmark you for when I have more free time away from the books. Thanks again!
it was very interesting to read. I want to quote your post in my blog. It can? And you have an account on Twitter?
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
I kick myself in the but every-time I see sites as fabulous as this because I should stop browsing and start working on mine 😉