Is Human A Right or Do We Move Towards No Rights? What is Right?
“Our authoritarian government has turned up the heat. But we can still fight back…” Scott Ludlum (Former Green Senator)
I don’t believe in fighting I believe in inspiring but I understand how Scott is feeling, it reminds me of the Howard years yet this time foreign interests are more visible. Yet I suppose they… Continue reading
Is Critique of Israel Anti-Semetic or a Democratic Imperative? What is True?
I accidently ended up in media and embedded this image. I would say this is the core of my inspiration to write this blog. There are no mistakes.
For years I have heard and seen the Israeli government using anti-Semitism as a means of deflecting criticism they do not want to hear. My mind… Continue reading
Is Australian Defence About Security or Sales? Is it Ethical?
It is the responsibility of every citizen to ensure taxes are being used on behalf of the people and in the interests of people. Democracy is about responsible government. I recall when I was travelling Australia, I stopped at Woomera. I recall going to the Museum and noting there was no discussion on… Continue reading
Australian Human Rights Summary of Children in Immigration
I recall years ago I had the opportunity to clown at the Maribyrnong Detention Centre with 2 other clowns. We came in to bring love and inclusion to the people. We hugged the refugees, the guards and the children We juggled, played, massaged, sung and clowned around. What I noted when… Continue reading
J. F. Kennedy Focused on the Real Camelot as Equality
I’ve been exploring intensely over the last few days issues of nuclear proliferation, weapons, politics, racism, manipulation and the various ways we camoflague truth in using language that appeals to the masses as somehow noble and selfless. I was typing my blog last night feeling inspired to look at the kingmakers or what my… Continue reading
Australia’s Human Rights, Counter Terrorism and Peace Building Alternatives
The Australian Government has announced holding suspects of terrorism to 14 days without a magistrate. The sedition laws are particularly noteworthy. This has implications for freedom of speech which may raise issues that are not supportive of the government, particularly if there is concern about illegality as what was seen in the Iraq war.… Continue reading