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By Sarah Russell, published 15/4/2015Gillian Triggs remained composed and dignified. She is a role model for all of us at the receiving end of such attacks in both public and domestic places.
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I read here an article that is full of hate and I see replies that are also full of hate - so I wonder why those people who hate each other so much want to stay together.
Of course I rather stymie this stupid debate which has already lasted over a century with no resolution (but with terrible consequences, including the failure to address so many real issues which I find so much more important) - and suggest a simpler solution instead. Do you actually believe that a debate could ever convince either side while real conflicting interests are at play?
Just as you may freely express your support of either the red team or the blue team, I may also express my view that people who don't like each other should better each go their own way rather than attempt to subdue the other.
Dear Joe,
In this instance, the issue of hate is more serious than the specific blames thrown at each other. We are looking at two tribes which would rather see each other on their dinner plate.
Dear Hippie,
Lets take it a step at a time: I will be more than happy to have a discussion on the practicalities once the quarrelling sides agree in principle that separation is at least not a bad idea.
I never made my preference for smaller independent countries a secret, but this doesn't mean that populations will be forced to move; or won't be free to travel; or that borders will be closed. International agreements are quite possible, most of Europe for example has open borders, much of it a common currency and the NATO alliance for common defence.