Hero and Zero of the Week

Posted in Features. Written by Donal Blaney on March 6th, 2009

This Week’s Hero is…

…the Pro Military campaign at Kingston University. After finding out that a military ban had come into force after a closed meeting in November, activists contacted YBF for help in running a campaign to force a student referendum on the issue. Their efforts are off to a good start – they’re producing some quality campaign clothing. Of course, a YBF Support Our Troops pack is on its way to them. 

This Week’s Zero is…

…The UK Government, for honouring Ted Kennedy with a Knighthood. This is wrong for many, many reasons. All is explained here.

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