WikiLeaks Grand Jury: Espionage or Whistleblowing?
A Guardian report on the US grand jury. I wonder how important is intent when one is in judgement of a crime? I wonder how we weigh up freedom of speech if the intent is in the public interest and the defence of secrecy in the interest of the public. … Continue reading
Sydney Peace Medal Awarded to Julian Assange
I had a sudden thought to see what was happening on Julian Assange. I have been reflecting on truth and corruption and how much energy is used in obscuring the truth or to deny one’s own responsibility. Imagine if all children were taught values whereby they came to understand that values is… Continue reading
Mabo’s Justice Comes on the Winds of Landmark Change
Eddie Koiki Mabo proves that anyone can stand for justice and win. He represents the principle of equality and truth. I loved watching ABC television documentary on Eddie Mabo, the Murray Islander who won a native title claim over Murray Island from the Australian Government.
I am amazed at the blindness… Continue reading
Is It OK to mine?
You decide.
The next blog is a poem I felt inspired to write.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ok_Tedi_environmental_disaster
The Ok Tedi Mine operates to extract copper-gold porphyry from an open pit mine in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. The Ok Tedi environmental disaster associated with it, due to the annual discharge of millions of tons… Continue reading
World Peace: World Government, World Court and Peacekeepers?
“There will always be disagreements between nations, for disagreement is merely a sign – and a healthy one – of individuality. Violent resolution of disagreements, however, is a sign of extraordinary immaturity. There is no reason in the world why violent resolution cannot be avoided, given the willingness of nations to avoid… Continue reading
Geoffrey Robertson QC: Assange’s European Arrest Warrant Is Issued by a Prosecutor not a Court
Geoffrey Robertson is a respected Australia QC based in London. I see him as a leading voice in human rights and international law. This article was written in January yet it is relevant today.
My comment here is the inconvenience of truth. When truth is the light we all hold… Continue reading