Its amazing how an image can stick in one's mind. The image of James Bulger on the front page of the papers was really haunting for me and brought back a feeling of horror, revulsion, anger etc. What happened to that wee boy was horrific and not only did it proke consideration as to what has happened to some of our children, but an apparent leniency in the law.

 

I cant imagine the anguish the re-publication of the image of James being led away by those monsters Jon Venables and Robert Thompson. Terrible and all because Venables seems to be revelling in his own legend in his own mind. Continued brushes with the law shows a tendency to crime, though this is probably put down to remorse. 

 

I hadnt thought of it before, but is it not wrong that Thomson and Venables are out and have been for some nine years? I find that sickening.

 

Think of what James Bulger has missed in the 17 years since his death? What a life he could be having now as a 19 year old enjoying himself. Not only James, but the loss felt by his mother and the guilt felt by those passersby who did nothing. Another 38 lives blighted.

 

But no, his murderers are fighting and being employed as a bouncer, a perfect role for violence, or living it up with their gay lover who knows about his past. Its enough to drive one to despair. They should be behind bars now and looking forward to a lifetime inside. No mercy.