Dear Craig,

<<Funny that some seem not to want a rule of law at all.>>

Why? We already have the rule of law which I am very happy about - those are the laws made in heaven and embedded both in nature and in our spirit: they are perfect as they are and offer absolute justice, so no other man-made laws are required in addition.

so many especially on the left hate democracy. Otherwise they would allow referendums on 'gay'marriage, captial punishment, islamic immigration and other issues without some deranged lawyer/judge over riding/ dictating to the majority.

At the end of the day we elect governments to ensure the rule of law as we understand and want it; and where it fails to do that amend it so it does.
Just as long as there remains judicial review, I have no problem with a minister thoroughly advised by our intelligence services that there is a bona fide case to implement certain provisions of an enacted law, then so be it!

For mine I just don't see what all the fuss is about?

If folks want to sally forth and go on a murder, rape, beheading and crucifixion, killing spree in some foreign land and expect to be able to return with apparent impunity; I for one say no!

You have broken dozens of immutable laws against both God and Man, for which we have no mechanism to redress,under our law, save expel you into permanent exile as a no longer unwanted individual!

At the end of the day the rule of law has to equate with true and deserved justice!
Rhrosty.

The content of this piece is undoubtedly correct. It's a 'lesson' to us, and one we should heed. There is no room for argument at all.

I liked this article. It reminds us that in a democratic society like Australia, no one is above the law...including dictator immigration ministers who want to take away an Australian's citizenship single-handedly.

Yuyutsu " We already have the rule of law which I am very happy about - those are the laws made in heaven and embedded both in nature and in our spirit: they are perfect as they are and offer absolute justice, so no other man-made laws are required in addition."

You may imagine that laws are made in an imaginary place in the sky Yuyutsu, but not everyone shares this dream.
Religion and Government laws need to be kept apart at all times if we are to maintain a true democracy, and not one driven by superstitions and fairytales.

Dear Suse,

Are you suggesting to do away with the superstitious law of gravity? Good luck...

And what right have you to impose democracy anyway, which is nothing but the dictatorship of the majority?