https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/03/31/the-dead-hand/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:48:02 -0400<![CDATA[The Times Online described a conflagration where the British police kept neighbors back from attempting a rescue of people screaming for help from a burning house for reasons of &#8220;health and safety&#8221;. The police defended their actions saying they were just trying to prevent more people from getting hurt.]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:44:42 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/03/31/the-dead-hand-n187676