Where is the Opposition?

So, ‘Rudd stands by’ the NT intervention?

What does that mean?

That Rudd and the Labor opposition support the blanket imposition of paternalistic, protectorate-style measures on all Indigenous people who live within a ‘declared zone’ in the Northern Territory [see PDF]? Does the Labor Party support that these measures apply only to Indigenous people in a declared zone?

Does the Labor Party support the imposition of ‘5 year leases’ on Indigenous lands [see PDF]? Do they support the compulsory acquisition of ‘town camps’ [see PDF]? Or ‘community stores’ [see PDF]?

Does the Labor Party really support this absolute intrusion into the homes, businesses, schools, lands and lifestyles of each and every Aboriginal person who might happen to live in a place that the Federal Government decides is a declared zone [see more PDFs]?

Does the Labor Party think that this invasion will end the sexual abuse of children?

If it does, why not impose these measures on the whole of the country? On people of all cultures and races? On the lands, homes, businesses and lifestyles of balanda people who live in areas where the same crimes are committed?

Do they really think that this is a just solution to the problem of child abuse? That all people of one race should have restrictions imposed on them?

Do they really think that?

If they do, then I’m going to be changing my vote.

No matter how much I despise this government, I won’t be voting for an opposition who thinks the same way. I’ll be finding myself some other worthy candidate.

I’ve got me some questions to be asking.

I gotta go find me a real Opposition.

Stay tuned.