That's right, Jim, human beings, with equal human rights, and genuine equal opportunities.

What would you prefer that Indigenous people do ? Education is power, Jim, don't kid yourself that people in the camps around Alice Springs have any power, just because they can knock each other around and tell white fellas to 'f-ck off.'.

Why do you assume (as it seems you do) that an Indigenous person with a good education (let alone tens of thousands) is somehow less preferable ? Do you think they are 'less Indigenous' ? More 'manageable' ?

Here's an experiment for you, Jim: find an Indigenous graduate and tell them that they've done something wrong by studying, that they are less Indigenous. But get ready to jump back quick-smart.

Yes, it's certainly true that some people can't imagine genuine equality in others.

Joe