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An open letter to the citizens of Australia : Comments
By Matt Large, published 2/7/2013I write this letter sitting on a bed halfway across the world, yet outraged by what can only be described as the farce of a political system currently being played out back home.
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Interesting that so far the detractors seem to be attacking the author himself rather than the argument - as a previous poster notes above, Mr Large attacks only the system that causes him this frustration and the political situation that we are watching here in Australia (some of us, with popcorn and beer).
I don't see Mr Large's open letter as a condemnation of Australia - I see it as the lament of the heartbroken. Clearly, the author loves his country - you know, that ingrained way we love our parents - and just as clearly, he's afraid that maybe we're letting it get taken away from us.
I don't know if he's right, but I think it's reasonable to agree that the current political climate in Australia is causing a lot of uncertainty. I also think that we're about to base a very important decision on a lot of very emotional arguments, none of them the right ones.
And we really, really should be talking about it and maybe having the maturity and responsibility as a nation to consider our alternatives. After all, if you've got a project that isn't working, do you not look for ways to improve things? Even if that means starting over?
Aussies, when you go to the polls this time, do us all a favour - vote for the party you want to see in power - don't vote against the one you want out. More to the point, don't reward the opposition for not being the incumbent - make 'em earn it, goddammit.
Otherwise, a few more of us might start feeling like Mr Large. We might even start voting for him.