Zero Tolerance

I am heart-sick of hearing politicians bandying the term "zero tolerance" about; Tony Blair on the radio again today in a sad attempt to look tough with something called 'hoodies'.

Zero Tolerance is the Edinburgh-based campaign for awareness of domestic violence, sexual violence, and the surrounding legal issues.

I remember the start of their bus campaign in the Scottish capital in 1995; shocking, brave, and impressive. Not everyone was supportive at the time, and many thought it painted an insulting picture of Scottish men.

But even though it's clarity has been diluted by over-use, I am very pleased to remind you that it was Scottish women who originated the term.

Andrew Mishmash