Aboriginal recognition
Jun 17th 2015, 4:42 pm
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Re: Aboriginal recognition
I don't want to sit on the fence but definitely don't want to ignore the slaughter inflicted on native Australians. We always remember those who fought in wars and died for us. Isn't it important to show the same respect to the people who were slaughtered by the people who arrived before us?
Jun 17th 2015, 4:46 pm
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Re: Aboriginal recognition
He did and he put it in the context of an activity that is performed in remembrance, like Steve suggested alterations to the constitution. I can't say I agree with them all, but they are actionable ideas which is good.
Jun 19th 2015, 9:24 am
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Re: Aboriginal recognition
We are "treated" every now and again, on these pages, to threads on this subject. Usually started by people who know very little about what successive governments have done for the aboriginal community, including handing many millions of dollars to aboriginal leaders to administer for the benefit of their people. The stolen generation was not peculiar to the aboriginal race, white women too had there children taken from them. Having spent almost 50 years in this country I know a fair amount about what governments have tried to do and with my work in education I met ,worked with and got to know many aborigines, most of whom were hardworking, nice people. They didn't think Australia was a racist country they were more out spoken about those who sat on their butts with their hands out for the dole. Ofcourse, this country isn't perfect but naming one cultural group in the constitution will divide the population, not bring everyone together as we would wish. I could write a thesis on this subject but I think I'd better stop.
The handouts (paying the problem to go away) is precisely what has caused any divide in the first place, whether some actually exist or are Daily Mail type fabrications. I agree that we shouldn't be singling just one race out in the constitution, which is why these minor changes are so important, Australia's history stretches further back than is credited. Really not much to ask, and far more important than handouts or an apology.
