About Bob Lloyd

Trained as a biochemist, then in mathematics, then in computer science and worked in publishing, education, and the computing industry, but now retired to the hills of Andalucia in Southern Spain. Interests are wide and varied covering history and politics, philosophy and culture, science and technology, and almost anything else that passes by.

I'm also the author of Leaving the Land of Woo, a book that takes a rational look at alternative medicine, food and religion available through www.leavingthelandofwoo.com.

Roma Expulsions in France: Racism in Action

17 September, 2010 by Bob Lloyd 6 Comments

There are between seven and nine million Roma in Europe, constituting the most disadvantaged population in the EU. Across Europe they are systematically discriminated against in education, housing, healthcare and employment as well as being subjected to racist abuse and attacks. For many years, the issue of Roma inclusion has been discussed in the European Commission and was … [Read more...]

Burqas and Niqabs: Cultural Xenophobia

29 July, 2010 by Bob Lloyd 1 Comment

Can it be true? Are they really going to ban the wearing of the nuns' habits, the Jewish kippa, the dog collar, the Hari Krishna robes, the turban of the Sikhs? Or are they rather more discriminating? Of course not - the target isn't religious dress per se, it's Islam. France has gone ahead with the banning of the niqab in public places, on penalty of €150 fine. Meanwhile … [Read more...]