"I think everybody knows the difference between smacking a kid and abusing a child."
God bless Blair. He'll pay for this, most likely. He certainly would in the US. Just wait til some FReepers come by. I believe in spanking, but here in the US, as I understand child rearing laws, face smacking is a criminal act. But frankly, better a smack than no true punishment.
I think Blair's reached a point where he wants to stand up for truth, and pxss on them if they don't approve of the truth.
I remember years ago, there was a picture in the paper of Princess Diana whacking Prince William on the "bum" for acting up (he was maybe 4) and oh jeez every child expert was on her case!