Marcia Langton and Clare Martin on the NT intervention

[MrGaryspice]

I think Marcia Langton has some interesting veiws but, i do find her a little sinister if you will (Imenja77 - 1 yr ago). What I have read, it seems she has certain singular objectives. I too, wish Marcia Langton has support of Aboriginal communities who we all must listen too more closely. I am more inclined to listen to Noel Pearson. Moreover I want to listen to everyday people such as Frank Wells, Mark Lockyer, Barabara Shaw and June Mills. These people are talking - is Australia listening?

[Imenja77]

it is well acknowlegded that free societies produce & engage in a far beta maner than those of peoples not free. Aboriginal australia is not free & haven't been since invasion.Marcia made the very silly statement advocating those who stand against the intervention support the status quo; never been da case. She is a sinister tyrant,not a rational clear thinking eg. of intellect. Is it suprising kids r voiceless & ignored or reflective of the way da ppl hav bin. Paternalism is the common theme

[Imenja77]

You would. obviously you dont have to live the reality of it. Free demnocracy is waht civilization prides itself on, but such hypocracy is delivered in real politiks.

[Gunnabee]

I support anyone advocating child protection at any cost- be it ideological, political or otherwise. They are otherwise voiceless, and thus ignored.

[Gunnabee]

In the light of the total failure of the Rudd government to create & then apply evidence based policy over the past 2 years (see latest COAG report) & not to forget the bipartisanship they promised in their overall responsibility for 'Indig-affairs' I hardly think Marcia Langton can be blamed for this failure. Speaking from personal experience the protection laws were much more sinister than anything ML is advocating.

[Imenja77]

Marcia Langton is an incredibly sinister woman. She has played a role in the re application of protection board tactics on Aboriginal people. She does not have the support of the community, only the support of the media and elites-which is not surprising really.