Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre worker Adam Thompson lit the Australian flag in Launceston's City Park to the cheers of about 100 people, rallying against what they call "Invasion Day".
How true.First off, their current problems of abuse, drug abuse, & unemployment are not tied to this stolen generation situation.
How true.
It was our (white fella) gift to them after we stole their land.
Sorry!
Yes, but that isn't the issue here!!
We already have compensation in place of that ... look at all their perks.
You have very little idea of what you are talking about.
The issue is that we - through Rudd - are saying sorry.
But you want to turn this into a racial issue, dont you?
I think "stealing children", irrespective of motives, is a pretty low act.
That's very different to removing them from harm, which society has an obligation to enforce.
Edit;
Furthermore, no, not a race issue - a cultural issue, perhaps.
I dislike their culture, yes. I believe they should integrate into what is currently our society. They can maintain their heritage, their beliefs, but I expect them to abide by our laws, our morals, & our ethics.
If this means them packing up, & moving to the city to look for work; then so be it.
doesn't anyone realize the amount of legal claims going to be filed..
Which part of thier culture do you know enough about to dislike??
Regardless of whether people agree or not, Rudd (whom I did not vote BTW)included an apology as an election issue, as such he has a mandate that allows him to apologise on behalf of the government of Australia.
Incidently if you want to know just how difficult an issue Indigenous Affairs is, try reading the local reaction to Howards "incursion" in the top end. Many tribal elders can't agree on the issue, so how can we expect Joe & Jill Average of Middle Suburb, Urbansville to agree on the merits of Indigineous Affairs?
Regardless of whether people agree or not, Rudd (whom I did not vote BTW)included an apology as an election issue, as such he has a mandate that allows him to apologise on behalf of the government of Australia.
Incidently if you want to know just how difficult an issue Indigenous Affairs is, try reading the local reaction to Howards "incursion" in the top end. Many tribal elders can't agree on the issue, so how can we expect Joe & Jill Average of Middle Suburb, Urbansville to agree on the merits of Indigineous Affairs?
Not their culture in essence of their belief system, but rather the attitudes of a lot of their youths. No jobs, drug abuse, relying on welfare ... & so forth.
I dislike our youth culture as well though: So that isn't saying much!
yes. i think the culture you see is our culture displayed in the indigenous community; without the backing of a few hundred years of the protestant work ethic.
Nyden, quite possibly not; however given this is a forum for investment & trading you would expect some form of right-leaning bias. I'm sure if a poll was conducted on a social justice website the results would be similarly scewed.Yes, but are we as a nation sorry? Many people voted for Rudd on other merits ... ie work choices, not on this apology. If we take a poll on this forum, will we see a mass of support for this? Hard to say.
Not their culture in essence of their belief system, but rather the attitudes of a lot of their youths. No jobs, drug abuse, relying on welfare ... & so forth.
I dislike our youth culture as well though: So that isn't saying much!
That part of their "culture" I do know a lot about, statistically at least. Studied it for 2 years
Just as well you weren't around in the days of flower power.. you would have disliked a whole generation of "australians":mexico:
Cheers
............Kauri
Just as well you weren't around in the days of flower power.. you would have disliked a whole generation of "australians":mexico:
Cheers
............Kauri
And I absolutely believe we need to help them to adjust to integrate into our society, but they seem to not want to.
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