A supporters letter

It is encouraging to receive comments from supporter, Miss Adventure (AKA Jo) had these comments on theHoward government.

To all out there who are calling themselves, officially or unofficially, disgruntled.

I find extremely offensive the recent interest taken in aboriginal welfare. It has been a long term and pervasive issue affecting everyone, regardless of cultural exclusivity.

The fact john Howard and his cohorts have taken this on as political leverage is extremely offensive (yes I’ll use that word again) being that he is calling for his own re-election shortly.

I have a short memory, but not that short. The problems faced by the aboriginal community were bought to light around this time last year and numerous other times over the past decade. Up to this display of passion there has not been so much as a murmur from politicians, and it was seen as an issue that could be addressed by elected aboriginal self governing bodies.

SBS broadcast several communities meetings, the subject being petrol sniffing and other catastrophes of human suffering.

For those of us who really do care quarantining welfare payments and the like really adds to the indignity of the situation. A better situation must be sought.

On a personal note, if this system was to be bought in for all those attached to the welfare system it will systematically take away for the care and welfare of our own children.

We have already seen what happens to aboriginal communities where responsibility has not been vested in individuals of past generations.

I share my views on this issue as I am, myself, on disability support payments. But I actively want to better my life and the lives of my children. Surely the future of this country depends on the active pursuit of personal responsibility as opposed to dependence on welfare!

If what I am hearing is true; that John Howard want to ‘own the country’ is that not a sad reflection of where we are as individuals?

The fact that none of are actively ‘tightening our bootstraps’, as my grandparents would say, reflects on each of us without exception.

I have note the number of CEOs in our local companies who have sociopathic tendencies, and have fought their way to the top by frightening the average worker, skilled or otherwise. So much attention has been given to this in American companies they will profile potential CEOs to see if they have tendencies which would put stakeholders at risk. I draw a broad conclusion between these CEOs and John Howard.

Wake up Australia! Your country needs you.