Yesterday I wrote about what I love about Glasgow, but it's not all love. There are things that drive me to despair about this place.
(1) I hate the fact that we smoke and drink too much. Addictions are a real problem for too many Glaswegians and as a result we top the league in Europe for many health problems.
(2) I hate that there is still an undercurrent of sectarianism in this city. If people want to know if you are one of them or are "the other" you'll be asked what football team you support. I at a very young age decided not to support any team. This separation along protestant and roman catholic lines is not as bad as it used to be, but it still exists and defines a large part about what is negative about our city.
(3) I hate the rubbish ont he street and the dog Pooh. Hmm we're not the cleanest city in the world
(4) while I've never suffered from this, Glasgow has a long history of being a violent place. If your stabbed in Glasgow then your more likely to die from your wound than if you were stabbed in any other European city. The reason for this is not scientifically known, but it's suggested that it's the force and aggression behind the attach which means it's so serious.
(5) I despair that the gap between the have and have not's has grown rather than reduced. That while the city center is architecturally a great place there is a shortage of good affordable housing, thus too many people still live in damp flats with a lack of local amenities.
praying for you all over there with the recent attacks
Posted by: jason77 | Wednesday, July 04, 2007 at 05:31 PM
Jason - Thanks. While what happened at Glasgow Airport was a shock, I don't think that it has effected most people's life's. People seem on the whole just to be getting on with things.
Posted by: Brodie | Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 08:42 PM