From: "A&J Nield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Save Address
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Subject: Racism by any name
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 23:13:03 +1030
Amanda and John Vanstone's actions about Mellville Island
seem panicky and childish.
They have power but no 'authority'.
The following is partly in response to the continuing
human rights abuse of asylum seekers in Australia.
Could it be used as rap? I don't know much about it but
think it has the same sort of rhythm. Your are welcome to try, or to make
any other use of it to spread the message.
Best wishes, Allan Nield.
RACISM
by ANY NAME
Racism
called by any other name,
Is still
racism, exactly the same.
Now everybody knows
that I’m OK,
Magnanamously let
you have your say,
But I’m ready to jump
on you real hard,
If you ever try to
come into my yard.
Asylum seekers you’re
nothing like us,
You don’t feel pain
if hit by a bus,
You don’t even love
your kids like we do,
We’re morally evolved
I think, don’t you?
You Muslims are not
anything like us,
You’re easily angered
and make a fuss,
From Christians you
should be prepared to learn,
And then your place
in society earn.
Racism
called by any other name,
Is simply
masquerading as the same,
Border
protection, whatever they claim,
Is one
more nail in our coffin of shame.
Allan Nield
November 2003.
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