DoolinDalton Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Just received a letter from my son's secondary school, expecting it to relate to his recent / current asthma episode, which resulted in the weekend in hospital. On opening the letter and reading the first paragraph, I was very proud. It reads 'I am delighted to inform you that ****** has been selected, as one of our top scientists and mathematicians, to attend the fifth of our annual series of lectures.' Brilliant, I thought...my son will really enjoy a lecture regarding science, etc. Then I read the next paragraph. 'Our guest speaker for the lecture this year is Chris Packham'. Aaarrgghh! The rest of the letter is taken up with all the bull regarding Packham, what he's done, his autobiography, etc. Now...I'm thinking that when CP has finished his lecture and they have a question and answer session, what question could my son ask him in order to basically, catch him out? Whether my son would get the chance to ask him, I don't know....but if the opportunity is there, why not! Any suggetions, PW'ers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 question one ....."mr packham do you actually know you are an idiot"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) hello, perhaps he will break down on way to your sons school, i would not think he can ask a question off topic, what qualifications does he have in Science, ? Edited January 30, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoolinDalton Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks Mr Ditchy...my son would actually have the nerve to say something like that! I forgot to add that he is an avid shooter of clays, pigeon, duck, rabbit, etc. Also a crack shot, using my 12 bore. Not bad for an eleven year old! 3 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, perhaps he will break down on way to your sons school, i would not think he can ask a question off topic, what qualifications does he have in Science, ? Hi OPP...do you mean my son or Chris Packham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Ask him how many people are jetted around the world to enjoy his very expensive holidays , or how many air miles he personally does a year, or how much of his clothing range based on micro-fibres ends up in the worlds oceans, or hows the veganism is going, now the only locally available veg are root crops and cabbage, or how much moorland will survive after its been wilded then set on fire, or how........................... its a very long list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, DoolinDalton said: Thanks Mr Ditchy...my son would actually have the nerve to say something like that! I forgot to add that he is an avid shooter of clays, pigeon, duck, rabbit, etc. Also a crack shot, using my 12 bore. Not bad for an eleven year old! Hi OPP...do you mean my son or Chris Packham? hello, no no i meant Chris ******** Packham, he lives in Hampshire, if your Son has the nerve to stand up in front of the school meeting and ask a question related to the general license i would be very proud of him Edited January 30, 2020 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 ask him ,if he has the courage of his convictions why doesn't he use his own money to fight battles rather than ask the weak minded to crowd fund him and his cronies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I cant imagine CP being phased by a question from an 11 year old, despite what everyone thinks the bloke is damn clever. My question would be something like, why is it ok for the RSPB to control pests/ predators on their reserves but he is against other private land owners doing the same. I would take some evidence and do some research beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Oh Chwis, how do you manage to annoy so many people all at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibble Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 How about opening with the Conservation charities John muir trust, RSPB carrying out culls then a follow up question on pigeon/fox/badger/deer/rat/hedgehog/ smallpox. Or his comments on eating panda and how he can value one species over another. The effect of non native species leading him down the pheasant route, then ask about wild boar, muntjack, CWD, parakeet then rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) He is certainly indoctrinating them young. Sway their views now and it will be harder to get them to see a balanced view later in life. I would be asking the school why he is giving a speech on science when he is an activist. Are they getting someone with opposite views to balance the scales or are the school biased. Edited January 30, 2020 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, figgy said: I would be asking the school why he is giving a speech on science when he is an activist. Are they getting someone with opposite views to balance the scales or are the school biased. ^^^This What qualifies him to give a lecture on Science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 is it not true Chwis ,that you did taxidermy as a living ,isn't it like poacher becoming a game keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 55 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, no no i meant Chris ******** Packham, he lives in Hampshire, if your Son has the nerve to stand up in front of the school meeting and ask a question related to the general license i would be very proud of him hello, your Son could ask who ever is in charge of the lecture what qualifications does Packham have in Science, ah yes he has a Degree in Zoology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harkom Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, figgy said: He is certainly indoctrinating them young. Sway their views now and it will be harder to get them to see a balanced view later in life. I would be asking the school why he is giving a speech on science when he is an activist. Are they getting someone with opposite views to balance the scales or are the school biased. Well said, I completely agree that is the best way to tackle the "problem" at the root. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I thought schools were struggling for cash, who pays for all this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Clavata Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 The math side of it will be his weaker one - I would from a question around mathematics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Ask him if he knows what a Narcissist is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, Raja Clavata said: The math side of it will be his weaker one - I would from a question around mathematics. Tut tut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I would write to the school & advise that my child will not be attending.Id also advise them that this man is an activist that may try and influence young children.The school has a duty of care to stop that happening.This man will have a hidden gender and will using it as a platform to influence the children.Bit like when Linda Mcartney was using schools to promote her Quorn brand,till the penny dropped that it was influencing Vegetarianism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 3 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, perhaps he will break down on way to your sons school, i would not think he can ask a question off topic, what qualifications does he have in Science, ? Perhaps a perfect question to ask? Mr P, can you tell me where you studied science? And what degrees you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 hours ago, figgy said: He is certainly indoctrinating them young. Sway their views now and it will be harder to get them to see a balanced view later in life. I would be asking the school why he is giving a speech on science when he is an activist. Are they getting someone with opposite views to balance the scales or are the school biased. My son who is a teacher says Greta Thurnberg is being taught/ discussed in school like she was some sort of quasi religious icon. Same thing indoctrination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Does he agree predatory species need controlling (including lethal control) in order to protect another more endangered species from predation? For example.... Hen Harriers from predation from foxes? Or Hen Harrier eggs from predation by Corvids? If not, why not? Does he agree that agricultural, generally referred to as “pest” species, which are increasing exponentially, need population control (including lethal control) in order to protect the human food chain from contamination and the Farmers crops, livestock and livelihood from damage from these “pest” species? If not why not? What do you suggest as an alternative, that doesn’t just drive them onto other farmers land/crops, but keeps their numbers under control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 ask him why he gave up taxidermy....(it was his hobby) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Lord Geordie said: Perhaps a perfect question to ask? Mr P, can you tell me where you studied science? And what degrees you have? He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Southampton University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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