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High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill: Select Committee

On that important point, if someone whose views are different from one’s own is abused, that is not the right way to approach politics. We should address the arguments and not commit sins by making ad hominem attacks, to use the Latin phrase. When people have serious concerns about their lives or the environment, they should not be abused. They should be listened to and perhaps if their arguments are wrong they can be countered, but they should not be abused.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
579 c732 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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