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Hooray for the Catholic Church. They've got a new two-for-one offer on deadly sins. Pope Benedict has issued seven more deadly sins to go with the ones they already had identified.So, are these new sins for you, you may ask? Could they possibly be as much fun as sloth, gluttony or lust? Sadly, no.Here are the 21st Century additions in full:Genetic modificationPerforming experiments on peopleEnvironmental pollutionCreating social injusticeCausing povertyBeing extremely wealthyand Taking Drugs.Let's examine that list a little carefully. According to the Catholic Church, it is now a mortal sin to smoke a joint, litter, or lead third phase medical testing of new medications. I don't see raping children in your care on that list, strangely enough. Funny that.Let's leave aside the issue of the...

First, Cork was literally awash in cocaine.Now it's growing on trees in Limavady.So, can anyone tell me how the war on drugs is to be won when Columbian marching powder is so prevalent in Irish natural surroundings?We'll have to start banning things that grow wild shortly. Oh, we did that already......