Quote:DT, you have no respect for the indigenous population (your Abo reference is offensive).
I have the UTMOST respect for the Aboriginal community. Don't jump to conclusions, Aushole.
I wish they were better off, and as the seemingly original people to occupy Australia (There has been some debate), I hope that their culture and people thrive in the near future. That's my official stance on Aboriginals.
Quote:(your Abo reference is offensive)
Oh diddums!
Quote:What have they done to you?
Apart from being racist and rude to me in person because I have a European appearance... not a thing (Yes aushole, Aborginals CAN be racist).
Quote:Have you ever sat down with an Aboriginal elder and spoken about how his family was broken up by slave traders (in the 19th Century) or by the Protector up until the 1970s?
I have had the 'pleasure' of speaking with ONE aboriginal elder, and he was one of the most rudest and ignorant people I have EVER spoken to over the phone. Although, I wasn't asking about the subject matter you suggested, I was talking about Aboriginal child abuse (This was a University project).
Quote:Saying sorry is not admitting that you were to blame for the attrocity, it means that you understand what has happened
If that's the case... can't I just say 'I understand' instead and continue living my life?
Quote:and express allegiance with their cause.
What exactly IS their '
cause,' aushole?
Quote:I live in a town where a third of the population is indigenous. Does it strike you as a problem when most of them live in poverty? That their lifespan is barely half of yours? Do you think they enjoy living with the stigma of being bludgers?
Yes. It's a problem. A BIG problem. How would you suggest to solve it? More Government handouts? More apologies?
Quote:Most of the aboriginal people I have met are kind and considerate, and have a greater respect for their family than a majority of Australians. The problem is that they are treated like second class citizens, given no opportunity to succeed, and are manipulated by bureaucrats. Is it any wonder they turn to alcohol and start beating each other?
Drawing from my experience with Aboriginals, aushole,
that is TOTAL and utter garbage. Quote:No decent elder wants compensation. They want recognition that Australia, as a democratic country and a signatory to the UN, committed crimes against its own people.
'Recognition.' What does that mean, exactly?
As far as I know, past Australian PM's have apologised on behalf of Australia... Bob Hawke, Gough Whitlam... etc etc. What difference will another acknowledgement make?