Horrified I am, to read about the brutal treatment meted out to members of Pussy Riot, by Cossack security guards at Sochi.
I had always understood that the Cossacks were robust, but equally men of honour. This, if the reports are true as they appear to be, is obviously no longer applicable. And if there is some sort of hierarchy amongst the Cossacks, I expect an immediate statement disassociating the "order" from these dreadful people.
They are obviously scum: the lowest of the low. After all it takes a really big man to beat up a girl.
'Stinking vermin' is the description that these people deserve - or perhaps 'Stalin' Putin's lap-dogs and arse-kissers?
If I were one of Britain's athletes competing in the Winter Olympic Games, I would feel distinctly uncomfortable.
If I were one of Britain's athletes competing in the Winter Olympic Games, I would feel distinctly uncomfortable.
Until the next time
