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In this series, Comment is free writers and editors want to highlight some of the best comments on the site. Each week, either an editor or the author of a recent piece will pick a comment that they think contributes to the debate. We'll get in touch with the commenter and ask them to expand a little on their post, as well as tell us more about themselves. Hopefully, it will give staff and readers an opportunity to see how thought-provoking such contributions can be and allow great posts the chance to be seen by a wider audience.In this series, Comment is free writers and editors want to highlight some of the best comments on the site. Each week, either an editor or the author of a recent piece will pick a comment that they think contributes to the debate. We'll get in touch with the commenter and ask them to expand a little on their post, as well as tell us more about themselves. Hopefully, it will give staff and readers an opportunity to see how thought-provoking such contributions can be and allow great posts the chance to be seen by a wider audience.
In our latest instalment, Sue Marsh has picked a comment found below her piece on cuts to disability services. The comment is by mpeel:In our latest instalment, Sue Marsh has picked a comment found below her piece on cuts to disability services. The comment is by mpeel:
Like many coalition policies this is a massive false economy. People who were supported at home are now having to live in residential accommodation which is not in their best interests and vastly more expensive.
Like many coalition policies this is a massive false economy. People who were supported at home are now having to live in residential accommodation which is not in their best interests and vastly more expensive.
Sue explains why she chose this comment:Sue explains why she chose this comment:
Mpeel is so right. The result of all of these changes is a greater burden on the NHS and a greater burden on residential care. Or people will simply fall into crisis as their "moderate" care needs become "substantial" through neglect.
Mpeel is so right. The result of all of these changes is a greater burden on the NHS and a greater burden on residential care. Or people will simply fall into crisis as their "moderate" care needs become "substantial" through neglect.
Mpeel gives reasons for commenting on Sue's piece, and gives us a bit of personal information:Mpeel gives reasons for commenting on Sue's piece, and gives us a bit of personal information:
Have you commented on Cif before? Have you commented on Cif before?
Yes.Yes.
For how long have you commented on Cif?For how long have you commented on Cif?
Several years, but more frequently of late.Several years, but more frequently of late.
How would you describe the community of commenters you find here? How would you describe the community of commenters you find here?
Very variable. Some make interesting and thoughtful comments, Others dump their prejudice. I've often wondered why. There seem to be people out there who have such a blinkered view of life and politics that they simply can't understand anyone thinking differently. I suspect the majority are trying to provoke an angry response in order to shut down a reasoned debate before it starts.Very variable. Some make interesting and thoughtful comments, Others dump their prejudice. I've often wondered why. There seem to be people out there who have such a blinkered view of life and politics that they simply can't understand anyone thinking differently. I suspect the majority are trying to provoke an angry response in order to shut down a reasoned debate before it starts.
Why did you feel motivated to comment on this piece? Why did you feel motivated to comment on this piece?
Partly because I see a lot of coalition policies as being false economies because the politicians cannot see beyond the narrowest impact of their policies. In this case it was a real situation that illustrated the point well.Partly because I see a lot of coalition policies as being false economies because the politicians cannot see beyond the narrowest impact of their policies. In this case it was a real situation that illustrated the point well.
In regards to your comment highlighted here, do you feel you changed the conversation or moved the debate on? In regards to your comment highlighted here, do you feel you changed the conversation or moved the debate on?
I hope so, but it's impossible to know.I hope so, but it's impossible to know.
Where are you in the world?Where are you in the world?
LondonLondon
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