Sorry is just a start

On February 13, 2008 the Australian government apologised to the survivors of the 'Stolen Generations' - Indigenous Australians who were forciby removed from their families under racist government policy. But a protest against the racist federal intervention against Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory on the eve of this apology underlines the fact that this is only a long overdue start to making amends for systematic racism.

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[peterboyle53]

More good news: This week a Nielsen poll found that 65% of NSW voters said they supported the apology, which marked the opening of Parliament this month. Labor voters were far more likely to approve, with 84% in favour, compared with 49% of Coalition voters.

[djidja07]

nudzillaurole- i hope ur eyes r open 2 the real world 1 day

[peterboyle53]

These racists are sad. They cannot deal with reality and so resort to the crudest racist abuse. But the facts are there for those who dare to look. Google, for instance, the writings of investigative journalist Debra Jopson whose articles in the Sydney Mornig Herald revealed that most of the spending on Aboriginal affairs has gone to non-Aboriginal bureaucrats.

[peterboyle53]

More than two-thirds of Australians support the apology, says a poll taken at the weekend. In total, 68 per cent voiced their approval, up sharply from the 55 per cent who backed the apology two weeks ago.

The Galaxy Research poll, commissioned by the GetUp political action organisation, also showed that the number who disagreed fell just as sharply - down from 36 per cent to 22 per cent. Yay!

[bluensunshine]

Sadly, white people ARE racist. An apology for white people's abuse of the indigenous Australians is long overdue and is, just a start. White people must purge themselves of racism. Be the change you wish to see. BTW who is Hanson? What does she stand for?

[peterboyle53]

Not all white people are racist but, alas, too many still are in the 21st century. I speak as a "half-caste" product of colonialism with a chip on his shoulder and an axe or two to grind! Pauline Hanson was a racist political wannabee who was jailed for fraud. Search her name on Google.

[Kerbinpro]

@BamaBoy205SR Matey the land belongs to everyone, perhaps small parts could be given but wealth!

Well methinks people should earn thier money.

The people who conquered the Aborignal race are all dead as are all the people they conquered.

At some point if only for your kids sake you need to try and look forward and get over it, while I understand your hate for whiteys, it will not help you or more importantly your kids, you need to make a life for them without hate and anger!

[Kerbinpro]

@Bamaga Your right about one thing sport that once people mingle with your lot they are never the same!

As for colonising I was simply pointing out that just becuase Kevie Mudd Slinger and the Green/Browns /Drug Addicts'/Civil libertarians lick arse, walk on the spot and wag thier tails it may be better than any reconcilation with a platoon of ww2 Japanese Marines.

The fact remains all over the word all conquered people just have to accept history, even if they hate forever because of it!

[AleyamwahsXD]

@Inconvenientruths HAHAHHAHAHHAH :)

[Inconvenientruths]

@AleyamwahsXD

Crikey, I dont give a toss about what is "cool"to you, all this Septic Tank rap shit might suit Seppos but not Aussies.

All this cool man and the black American / African pidgin shit should be left in the US where it belongs.

[AleyamwahsXD]

@Inconvenientruths dude. get off whatever your taking.. from the sound off ya ya off ya fuckin chops.. werid cunt laters with you!!! lol and on another note saying . ''crikey'' isnt cool mate

[Inconvenientruths]

@AleyamwahsXD

Dumbass, your not a Septic tank are ya or you just trying to sound like Obama?

[Inconvenientruths]

@AleyamwahsXD

A wannabee is better than being a drug addict or civil liertarian!

[AleyamwahsXD]

@Inconvenientruths hhahaha who the fuck says 'cricky?!!' steve erwin wannabee.

[Inconvenientruths]

@AleyamwahsXD Crikey I suppose I should feel grateful that you dont call me racist, which is what most proffesional cryers, civil libertarians and drug addicts would say when confronted with the facts of life.

Not that I give a toss because I've worked in the Aboriginal Industry and have experienced it, its a pity really people like with this need to be seen as nice will ultimately allow the atrocities that happen to Aboriginal children to continue!

[AleyamwahsXD]

@Inconvenientruths you are one fucking dumbass

[Inconvenientruths]

Sorta funny really, how people (in particular Aboriginals) will actually join forces for the sake of getting grog, even if as in this case it was something done in an attempt to save kids, but the rog is clearly more important than thier kids.

Shit oh dear.