THANKS to politicians and activists Australia is now more divided than it’s ever been.
In the West we have the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act and federally we have the Voice referendum campaign.
Both of these pieces of politics have engendered strong views and despite being implored to be respectful of each others’ opinions, we seem to be headed for the gutter.
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And that direction has been enthusiastically led by our political and civic leaders themselves.
It would seem that any questioning of the details and stance of these political pieces is met by as disrespectful and vicious put-down as possible.
Given the lead shown by the politicians is it any surprise that comment in social media is in a similar vein?
Any questioning of the scope, intent or procedures seems to be met with an unfounded accusation of racism, and that from some people that really ought to know better.
Having let this particular genie out of the bottle it will leave Australia the poorer –whatever happens to those two political pieces.
Allan Henshaw
Toodyay
