The deportation of Scott Parkin by the Australian Government last week, without explanation let alone due process, is gravely troubling and concerning. It appears that the media haven't really understood the implications for all Australians. With an element of hysteria relating to terrorism, and the like, trampling of rights gained over the centuries look fragile and at risk. As we have seen all too often once rights and privileges are curtailed it's a slippery slope.....
The actions of the Australian Government bring to mind the now famous words of Pastor Niemoller
First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Jew.
Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up, because I was a Protestant.
Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me.
Pastor Niemoller has an interesting background worth reading.
The actions of the Australian Government bring to mind the now famous words of Pastor Niemoller
First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Jew.
Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up, because I was a Protestant.
Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak up for me.
Pastor Niemoller has an interesting background worth reading.
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