Common Sense Prevails
Alex Salmond took a leaf out of David Cameron's book today - though the SNP leader might disavow any comparisons with the Conservative leader of the Westminster government.
In any event what the First Minister did today - at First Minister's Question Time - was to show strong leadership and a willingess to listen - combined with a healthy appetite to seek common sense solutions to intractable problems.
Because Alex Salmond asked the Scottish Parliament to agree the principles of his government bill on combatting 'sectarian behaviour' - but then to delay the timetable for six months - to allow further consultation before the bill finally becomes law.
In doing so the First Minister - put party politics aside and managed to unite the Scottish Parliament - while speaking for the whole country.
No mean feat - you have to admit.
Now those who have concerns about aspects of the bill - will have the opportunity to get the details right.
Because no one is really disputing the need to take tougher action - and concentrate more resources on tackling the problem - which continues to blight Scottish football and our wider society.
In any event what the First Minister did today - at First Minister's Question Time - was to show strong leadership and a willingess to listen - combined with a healthy appetite to seek common sense solutions to intractable problems.
Because Alex Salmond asked the Scottish Parliament to agree the principles of his government bill on combatting 'sectarian behaviour' - but then to delay the timetable for six months - to allow further consultation before the bill finally becomes law.
In doing so the First Minister - put party politics aside and managed to unite the Scottish Parliament - while speaking for the whole country.
No mean feat - you have to admit.
Now those who have concerns about aspects of the bill - will have the opportunity to get the details right.
Because no one is really disputing the need to take tougher action - and concentrate more resources on tackling the problem - which continues to blight Scottish football and our wider society.
