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Once again, Australia is stealing its indigenous children : Comments

By John Pilger, published 25/3/2014

Described by a Chief Protector of Aborigines as 'breeding out the colour', the policy was known as assimilation. It was influenced by the same eugenics movement that inspired the Nazis.

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Back again Pilger. Money for nothing & yer kicks for free. We've been down this discussion before & you never reply to any of the Posts. Your article is not worth commenting on.
Posted by Jayb, Tuesday, 25 March 2014 8:26:02 AM
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A Pilger article with an inbuilt Godwin.

>>It was influenced by the same eugenics movement that inspired the Nazis<<

How efficient.
Posted by Pericles, Tuesday, 25 March 2014 8:57:05 AM
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A bit more detail please.
How many of those children were from families awash in grog and other substances?
How many of those children showed signs of abuse and/or malnutrition?
How many of those children were suffering from Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?
As it stands, this article is too glib, too condemnatory. It has no backing substance.
Posted by halduell, Tuesday, 25 March 2014 10:41:56 AM
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Have to agree with Hauduell!
John is a completely disgruntled stirrer, of the first water!
Who rarely if ever never ever lets the facts get in the way of a good story, or fantasy!?
I don't have a problem with people building dream castles in the clouds, even where those dreams are mostly horror stories and nightmares.
I just don't think it's a good idea to move in as a permanent resident?
Rhrosty.
Posted by Rhrosty, Tuesday, 25 March 2014 11:10:29 AM
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John.Over many years I have been one of your champions, but recently, unease has grown to opposition as you get it wrong, as in this case of the “stolen generation” –all emotion, no empirical evidence. Perhaps even worse, some suggestion of dishonesty is creeping in. This article was previously published in CounterPunch. It is improper to propagate your ideas in OLO and refuse to respond to posts. I have tried to contact you directly and followed up your direction "John Pilger can be reached through his website: www.utopiajohnpilger.co.uk." But this is an advertisement for you film
Posted by Leslie, Tuesday, 25 March 2014 12:10:24 PM
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Pilger is one of those academics who can't see why things happen, they only see the end result. Why does Pilger never discuss such issues before they get to the stage when the outcome upsets him ? I wonder if he could comprehend the term prevention ? Probably not otherwise he'd not write in hindsight expertise. Hey Mr Pilger how about an article about the indigenous who are now infiltrating the public service & feathering their nests by bleating racism, discriminiation etc. all of which THEY are now dishing out against their own purely for personal gain. Write about that before it becomes a greater issue.
Posted by individual, Tuesday, 25 March 2014 12:56:00 PM
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