Its seems to be the greatest fear in this modern neoliberal society – Questions. Once, it was not only considered to be a privilege to be asked a question but it was pretty much a necessity. How else does one get on and learn? in fact when I was young something was thought to be ‘not quite right’ with a youngster who didn’t ask questions. Teachers and parents used to goad one into asking questions. That’s not to say that…
An unconscionable inducement to fear is surely not a value becoming of an Australian. It could be considered to be bullying .. hell, it could be considered to be terrorism. What makes it worse is that it is our publically paid for, and supposedly democratically elected, government that is producing this unconscionable fear and division amongst the People of Australia. As I think we all agree, government is at the very best .. the very best – a necessary evil….
“Is it decent, can it be just that these prerogatives should be exercised by any power less than the supreme or be decided by any authority but that which most adequately represents the voice of a nation? This principle ought, beyond question, to be extended universally. There can be no just reason for excluding the national representative from the exercise of any function, the exercise of which, on the part of the society, is in any case necessary. The functions…
“Duttons right to dismiss this claptrap.” .. ah this may be true but its no credit to him. He isnt shall we say, cerebral enough to be a fascist. Fascism has ideals. Pete’s just an old fashioned reactionary. A Bjelke-Petersen cop, and a bully. Good traits to have for a fascist. The real fascists, those with ideals, in this band of muppets we are unfortunate to have to call our government, are the Tudges and the Porters and the Cashs…