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It can but it often veers into murky territory and evokes strong feelings one way or another.Why?
There hasn’t been any offensive conduct.
I think Ash’s point was well made even if I didn’t agree with all of the conclusions he drew.
And Andy responded with respect.
We can have a debate without resorting to insults and name calling.
Although I agree with your comments it does not take away from the hideous actions done.I would love one day for a few antagonists to be asked to honestly put pen to paper and give an honest opinion as to where this country would be today if the English had landed and said " nope no way we are settling here" and went home, there is zero chance the country would have been left as it was, and to be honest who would chose to live with no shelter or medical aid, clothing .
I hope the protesters sweltered in the heat, me i was snorkeling in the Cudgen creek at Kingscliff with my wife, son and grand daughter.
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Although I agree with your comments it does not take away from the hideous actions done.
I'm a Lebanese male and have never really connected to this date either. The English arriving here means little to me. A date that is meaningful to all may be better suited. It may not. Fact is the first Australians find the date of the English arriving a difficult date and that for me is enough to change it. The day should be inclusive to all. I know we will always have people that will complain but a date that reflects mourning for part of our Australians is a terrible date.
Would be like America celebrating America Day on 9/11
Great voice and a great story.A great set from Uncle Vic Simms at Survival Day at Larpa today. He is a longtime Rabbitohs man and still going strong in his late 70s; his voice is arguably better than ever. Kudos to Randwick Council for putting it on.
I cannot speak for other teachers in other schools but I was a teacher for 38 years in various schools and did this sort of history on many occasions. I had a process. 1. Australia before the Ab. -'The Giant ripper' megalania. 2. Ab. history. 3. Early explorers. 4. Cook. Britain and the first fleet. 5. Life in the colony. 6. effect on Ab.L
When I went to school I learned nothing about the land theft, murders, and wars. Just happy stories about Captain Cook, and penal colonies.
If kids are now being taught the facts about this, well and good. I didn't learn it until years later at university, along with how badly our indigenous have been treated since then as well; missions to convert them, forced reservations, stolen generation, abuse and discrimination. The younger generations do not have to feel permanently guilty, but they do need to learn and acknowledge about the past and realise that for many, this day is an awful reminder.
I agree, the date of federation (Jan 1, 1901) has more significance to the nationhood of Australia and importantly it remains relevant today.The 1st of Jan is such a better date. And as there’s already a holiday you’d have to hold it over till the 2nd, allowing an extra day recovery post-NYE. It’s a no-brainer.