I thought, on the eve of the polls opening, it would be fun to look at the wisdom that David Tredinnick, a sitting MP for 23 years, has offered up during this campaign:
“…if the sun affects our lives and the moon affects our cycles, there is a certain logic, I would suggest, that other heavenly bodies might have an influence too.” (Hilltop Radio, 23/4/10)
“There is a long tradition … that certain people are influenced by the movement of the planets at different times. We used to have, instead of care homes for those with mental disabilities, what were called lunatic asylums. That’s because at certain cycles in the moon there was perceived to be more activity. This has been proven many times by police forces.” (Hilltop Radio, 23/4/10)
“The problem is, science hasn’t found a way… of understanding very dilute preparations… What we need is better measurement.” (Hinckley Council Chamber, 28/4/10)
“It’s much better to use observation, and not randomised controlled trials.” (Hinckley Council Chamber, 28/4/10)
“In the old asylums there were always more staff on at a full moon….you can laugh, but these are facts…I think these things should be considered because I think they do have a bearing on health.” (Hinckley Council Chamber, 28/4/10)
“I do think science can be too rigid. Sciences move: before the atom was split, there was no splitting of the atom. Before stents were invented for surgery there were no stents.” (Hilltop Radio, 23/4/10)
"There is a danger that so-called scientists are so set in their ways that they are unable to consider alternative viewpoints. Systems of healthcare in India and China have linked medicine and astronomy for centuries. Are we really just dismissing their views?" (Leicester Mercury, 30/3/10)
“It’s unfortunate that the scientific community are unable to make the correct assessment of homeopathic medicine, but it is effective.” (Hilltop Radio, 23/4/10)
“The criticism of Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine is perceived by some people in the minority communities to be racist…I think it’s pretty borderline at times.” (Hinckley Council Chamber, 28/4/10)
People of Bosworth, over to you…
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