Sebastian Del Risco

August, 2024

Looking at the Met’s offence report, I don’t feel convinced that Notting Hill carnival can be called a success.

Contrary to the right-wing media’s belief, I don’t believe culture is ‘the issue’ – but the environment. Notting Hill’s streets are over-filled, under-facilitated, and dangerous. Last year, a life was lost. Until the crime decreases, it can’t be a success. How do you fix the issue? Move the carnival to a controlled area, with security checkpoints and adequate toilets, like any music festival.

Edit: Since posting, two lives have been lost from injuries sustained at carnival this year

Sebastian Del Risco

August, 2024

Elon Musk seems to protect free speech only when it unlocks freedom for the right-wing. Sure would be a shame if he forced ex-employees into signing illegal NDAs. Sounds to me like a two-tier system in itself.