[recoznettwo] Re: Boomerang man convicted over protest

2001-09-19 Thread Laurie Forde
Here is another example of the inate racism existing at all levels of Australian society. If a non-Indigenous person was before his court, Judge Shanahan would not have said, this sort of behaviour would damage not only him, but also his community.-why should his community be damaged by

[recoznettwo] RE: SMH - Beazley backs Howard's tough line on boatpeople

2001-09-19 Thread Deborah . Ford
Yesterday I emailed Kim Beazley to express my disgust at the ALP following the Government's lead on refugees. This is the response. I am not comforted. D Ford - Forwarded by Deborah Ford/LPE/NTG on 20/09/2001 09:45 am -

Re: [recoznettwo] Sad, but true ...

2001-09-19 Thread neil
I heard (or read) at least one report that inferred she did not support Australia providing military aid for any act of retribution. Don't know how accurate it was, ... and cannot remember where I heard/read it. Neil From: Trudy Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: A just society, not just

[recoznettwo] Re: SMH - Prejudice, hatred, ignorance: trifecta that leaves reason last

2001-09-19 Thread Laurie Forde
We have Howard's amorality and Beazley's weakness to thank for this situation. Howard encourages and Beazley is frightened to tackle the racism, bigotry, ignorance and fear of most Australians. Laurie. - Original Message - From: Trudy Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: news-clip

[recoznettwo] Plea from an Afghan opponent of bin Laden

2001-09-19 Thread Trudy Bray
Forwarded for Dean Whittaker who is having problems posting ... Dear folks, A couple of pieces from SojoMail, which I reckon are worth throwing into our conversations about America's response to the American attacks and the plight of Afghan refugees. Where Ansary uses the word 'belly' I

[recoznettwo] Sad, but true ...

2001-09-19 Thread Trudy Bray
A question on aus.politics yesterday: Where is Pauline? Answer: Howard and Beazley are doing her job for her. Trudy -- * Join the peoples' movement: The Australian Reconciliation Party http://www.green.net.au/arp/ *

Re: [recoznettwo] RE: SMH - Beazley backs Howard's tough line on boatpeople

2001-09-19 Thread Trudy Bray
Hi Deborah, I did the same yesterday and got the same form letter. I did get a personal reply from Bob McClelland though who advised me to read Duncan Kerr's speech (yesterday's) but I have yet to find it. I don't think Beazley wants to be faced with his dreadful failings. Trudy [EMAIL

Re: [recoznettwo] Sad, but true ...

2001-09-19 Thread Trudy Bray
Hi Neil, Yes, I read that too. I think the question was more to do with the refugees and the linking of the refugees to terrorists because they are believed to come from the same country. This she has done also - claimed there is a link there. Trudy neil wrote: I heard (or read) at least

[recoznettwo] Saskatoon police case update

2001-09-19 Thread Trudy Bray
CNEWS Canada September 19, 2001 Judge tells jury Saskatoon police can't plead mistake in dumping man SASKATOON (CP) -- It may not be enough for two police officers to say they simply made a mistake when they left a man on the outskirts of the city on a freezing night, a judge suggested