WHAT NOW, KNEEJERKERS?
This latest wave of bombings in Indonesia has done nothing but steel our resolve to not let these bastards get to us. The odds are getting smaller and smaller as to when this type of thing will happen on our soil.
We are a nation capable of being self-sustainable. We could shut the doors for a little while and pull together to stave off this otherwise alien terrorist extremism. But that would only make them think we are scared.
After decades of paranoia about an Indonesian invasion (urban myth would have it that had one million Indonesians arrived on our northern shores, international laws would have kicked in allowing them possession of the land), these r’sole terrorists have brought our two nations philosophically together in what could almost be described as Austral-Asia.
Unlike Australia though, Indonesia had the courage to throw off the shackles of their Colonial masters and have matured into very responsible neighbours, while we here are still a teenage nation, still trying to cut the apron strings of mother England and Uncle Sam. Unfortunately it is our commitment to these two world powers that has also made us an enemy of the oppressed and a potential terrorist target.
Up until now bog Oz consciousness has remained virtually intact, our belief in freedom of speech and association has made us the unique culture that we are, any legislation reversing our rights could see our very national nature change and my bet is it wouldn’t be for the betterment of the culture.
Don’t let the paranoia merchants get to you, and don’t support a Government that would take away your rights while setting you up like a sitting duck.
We are a nation capable of being self-sustainable. We could shut the doors for a little while and pull together to stave off this otherwise alien terrorist extremism. But that would only make them think we are scared.
After decades of paranoia about an Indonesian invasion (urban myth would have it that had one million Indonesians arrived on our northern shores, international laws would have kicked in allowing them possession of the land), these r’sole terrorists have brought our two nations philosophically together in what could almost be described as Austral-Asia.
Unlike Australia though, Indonesia had the courage to throw off the shackles of their Colonial masters and have matured into very responsible neighbours, while we here are still a teenage nation, still trying to cut the apron strings of mother England and Uncle Sam. Unfortunately it is our commitment to these two world powers that has also made us an enemy of the oppressed and a potential terrorist target.
Up until now bog Oz consciousness has remained virtually intact, our belief in freedom of speech and association has made us the unique culture that we are, any legislation reversing our rights could see our very national nature change and my bet is it wouldn’t be for the betterment of the culture.
Don’t let the paranoia merchants get to you, and don’t support a Government that would take away your rights while setting you up like a sitting duck.
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