Jonathan Aitken?

Question

Disgraced former cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken, jailed in 1999 for perjury has been allowed to return to politics, what do you think

Everonli
most people are in no doubt that most politicians are liars and cannot be trusted,but to allow a convicted liar back into the corridors of power without any sign of outrage by the people of this country, can only give the politicians the green light to do as they please.

Everonl
no one is perfect, but in a position within the government we cannot allow convicted criminals back into the corridors of power, this man can have a second chance outside of the government which will serve as a deterrent to the other civil servants.

Answer 1

No matter who is in power, no matter what party you look at, the whole system stinks of back handers and corruption.

We have Aitkin back into the frame when not so long ago he was banged up in prision for perjury, 2 years (approx) so it wasn't just a week for not paying the council tax.
Don't believe for a second this is NOT a political job, it's his first step back into the spotlight and planned, judged, well thought about and funded by the Tories.

Like Mandleson (Mr Boomerang) and many others before them, the reinstatement of these criminals (because that's what they are) is a disgrace and shouldn't be allowed.

All the parties are as bad as each other, and they wonder why so many people don't bother to vote!

Answer 2

Why the surprise. Remember another public figure went on to make a good deal of money despite having a jail sentence awarded. I think that conviction was for, which will be exactly what is happening here in the eyes of the Joe Public.I did hear a saying some time ago, "one law for the rich and one for, the not so well fixed", or words to that effect.

Answer 3

I answered this question seconds ago, so I can now repeat myself.

Aitken has been caught, punished and apologised.

It's the buggers that haven't been caught we need to worry about.

EDIT : In response to your further comment. He's been caught, he's apologised, he won't be an MP again, but he can contribute to both sides of the debate under "social reform" he's a useful person to have in such circumstances. And trust me, I am not, and never have been a fan of Jonathan Aitken.

Are you saying because I stole a sweet when I was in primary school I cannot be trusted? Have you never "misapproriated" something at work? Took a sickie? Deliberately came in late for work? Took a ream of paper home? You are actually completely blameless? Are you really an unrecognised saint?

Because we know who and what Jonathan Aitken has done doesn't mean he can't contribute, nor does it mean he should be blamed forever...

Now if your said, Archer or Mandelson, I'd be with you 100%

Further edit : He's not back as an MP, he's leading a study into prison reform. I take it if he'd been a labour politician it would have been acceptable to you!

See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4761194.stm

Answer 4

Not a lot - anyone else who has a jail term has difficulty finding a job, let alone in the government!

Answer 5

Well they are all liars and cheats in one way or another. It seems these days the worse things you do the better rewards you get. He doesn't deserve to have a job but we shouldn't be surprised by it

Answer 6

They are all crooks.Not one of them can give an honest answer to a simple question.Too much party posturing and not enough effective government.

Answer 7

any one who has served a jail term should not be allowed to return to politics.....

Answer 8

Now all we need is illegal immigrants in charge of the Immigration Authority, after all they have the experience.