outback to jungle

Musings on experiences of volunteering in Papua New Guinea with some gratuitous domestic social and public comment

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

when did they say that?

"Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said they wanted the case dealt with "expeditiously and fairly" and would maintain pressure on the Americans."

Australian Citizen Mr David Hicks has been in Guantamo Gaol for over five years and just today those two great defenders of all things Australian, like mateship and sticking up for Australia and Australians no matter what side of the track they are from nor of their circumstances, those great upholders and promoters of democracy and equality before the law and the rule of law, those advocates of justice and fair trial, those two proud Australian men have come out gallantly on behalf of one of their own, Australian Citizen Mr David Hicks. It is so stirring, bear with me for yea I am brought to tears by their love of country and fellow Australians. I am sorry, I should not get so emotional, but this is something to get emotional about. For five years they looked on pitilessly and now the polls have have turned we see their true colours - proud Australians both whose patriotism has been strengthened in the cauldron of the turning tide of public opinion. I love them both, hoist them up high, cheer, clap, salute, bow down before their integrity. How are the mighty risen up. All hail Alexander and Philip! Join your namesakes of yore! All hail! Mighty men both! We weep to see lesser mortals but for these two brave noble men let them today be declared immortal!

1 Comments:

At 3:51 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

Absolutely spot on. The likes of Plumb Bum Downer and Greasy Phil are cause for national embarrassment.
They could not have cared less about David Hicks ... until the wave of public opinion moved against the Coalition with respect to its stance of indifference (nah! opposition) to ensuring David's civil and human rights.
Prominent Oz citizens have vocalised their opposition to the govt's stance and now a couple of govt backbenchers are showing some principle in relation to this matter.

But how does Honest John respond? He says he could have David returned to Oz, if he (JWH) wanted to, but he doesn't want to.

As for Greasy Phil ... I wish he'd explain the difference between coercion and torture when it comes to obtaining evidence.

 

Post a Comment

<< Home