Aussie put restrictions on Natives.

**naut** · 06-23-2007, 09:21

Well at least he's trying something. What's needed is education. Yet I don't know if they'd actually appreciate and take the stuff they learn with them. But it's worth a shot.

Howard not apologising is something that may not be morally correct, but I think in his defence it is based on solid economic grounds. Because if he apologises it will allow the aboriginal people to sue the government, much like what happened in Canada. And also if you've ever interacted with aboriginal people I'd have to say they are some of the most racist people out there. Being called a "white devil" and getting told it's your fault their poor is not my cup of tea, especially since I only arrived here 7 years ago so I have nothing to do with their poverty and loss of land.

Also if alcohol is banned I'm certain they'll resort to petrol sniffing, a harsh but true reality. It really is sad.

**CountArach** · 06-23-2007, 09:27

Well at least he's trying something. What's needed is education. Yet I don't know if they'd actually appreciate and take the stuff they learn with them. But it's worth a shot.

It is indeed exactly what is needed.

Howard not apologising is something that may not be morally correct, but I think in his defence it is based on solid economic grounds. Because if he apologises it will allow the aboriginal people to sue the government, much like what happened in Canada.

Don't they deserve it?

And also if you've ever interacted with aboriginal people I'd have to say they are some of the most racist people out there.

Okay, didn't know that.

especially since I only arrived here 7 years ago so I have nothing to do with their poverty and loss of land.

I agree, you shouldn't be victimised. The only people who should be blamed are those with the power to change their situation, but not the will. OUt of interest, where did you come from?

Also if alcohol is banned I'm certain they'll resort to petrol sniffing, a harsh but true reality. It really is sad.

Something else I forgot to mention.

**PanzerJaeger** · 06-23-2007, 09:35

I, for one, applaud the civilized Australians for taking an active interest in their natives.

**Strike For The South** · 06-23-2007, 09:49

This stinks of parentilism. Let them ruin there lives just dont interfere.

**Grey_Fox** · 06-23-2007, 11:22

The problem is they're ruining their lives with taxpayers' money.

**Strike For The South** · 06-23-2007, 17:30

Originally Posted by Grey_Fox

The problem is they're ruining their lives with taxpayers' money.

Well stop the aid. Dont tell them what to do there people

**Tuuvi** · 06-23-2007, 18:41

It seems like alchohol is a problem with native populations in a lot of countries. However I do not think that banning it from them is the answer. They need to be treated as equal citizens and not discriminated against.

**Big King Sanctaphrax** · 06-23-2007, 19:15

Aside from the discrimination issues, this will never work. Alcohol bans are unenforcable, let alone ones which only apply to one section of the population.