Editorials in FT Weekend

Interesting articles in the FT Weekend edition today:

-Comment and analysis article about how it is not surprising that the medical profession bore the militant types in England/Scotland from last week's bomb attempts. The writer points out two luminaries of the past were notable practitioners (aka Doctors) : Joseph Guillotine (yes, he of the chopping head instrument fame!) taking part in the French revolution and the popular Che Guevara. Not sure if this proves anything though. I think a lot of thought needs to be put in to understand what is driving highly qualified and reasonably well-off individuals to pursue this type of behavior. Can't help but think of a statement I came across recently: "When one individual is delusional it is called insanity, when a group of people are delusional it is called Religion".

-Another comment article about the new Michael Moore movie "Sicko". The author (a senior editor of The Weekly Standard) of this article thinks that if the movie watcher goes to watch this movie without having a good understanding of the current health care system in the US, he/she will leave the theater will a shallower understanding of the crisis. I have to say, my opinion was along these lines a couple of weeks ago when the movie came out in Philly. I decided to not watch it until I understand the healthcare system more. I have seen earlier movies of Mr. Moore and have to say that they are long on propaganda and short on substance and solutions. But I will give him this though, atleast he brings less talked about social conscience issues to the mainstream.

-In the financial news area, FT had a piece about the outster of the UBS chief. Did not interest me much. More financial sector related news in the next post.