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of a million, about the number of German women and children and
wounded who died in the bloody attack on Dresden, than that it is six
million. Tragic and criminal enough–but Dresden was tragic, too, and
perjuring historical truth is criminal, too!
The first duty of the victor toward the vanquished is the truth. It is a pity
that President Lübke felt he had to echo that libel in order not t be smearterrorized.
Yours truly
Austin J. App, Ph.D.
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Better, smarter role models required
Robert Goldney, The Advertiser, May 11, 2010
THE continuing focus on law and order by the Rann Government
warrants close scrutiny.
Why after eight years and entering a third term of government is such a
focus still necessary? If there is still a need for tougher laws and increased
punishments, why has that escalation occurred on the Rann Government's
watch?
One possibility is that the anti-social behaviour that is the target of new
laws is related to the erosion of trust in our Government and its
institutions.
If our governing agencies do not demonstrate decent behaviour and
respect for the law, why should laws be obeyed?
Criticisms regarding the work of the DPP and the Parole Board have
hardly reflected respect. Former attorney-general Atkinson even used the
words ‘daft’ and ‘delusional’ in relation to the decision of a magistrate.
Then there was the retention of minister Tom Koutsantonis, despite his
appalling driving record, which could only be interpreted as condoning
hoon driving, despite government rhetoric. And why doesn't the
Government wish to have an independent crime and corruption
commission?
But it is not just in the area of the law that the Government appears to
have little respect for others. Important decisions which have the potential
to effect all South Australians have been made with minimal consultation,
sometimes with the signing of confidentiality agreements, thereby stifling
wide debate.
Examples include the now-abandoned move of forensic mental-health
facilities to Mobilong; the backdown due to public outrage about youth
correctional services; the move of the RAH to the rail yards, with the
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