Hagan has made some good points and I agree with him. To be honest we need some new blood in indigenous politics, I am proud of Mr Rudd on his apology and aspirations for our indigenous people but he needs everyone's support. What government really need to do is work with ALL indigenous people-not just the educated ones, the "bullies" and so called "Leaders" that speak for everyone (some are just there to promote them selves to get the good jobs and do bloody nothing) they need to get out to the community and actually ask them what is a crisis and what is important because each family group/area have specific needs but unfortunately I get the feeling the government has lost faith in them and don’t want to do the grass root work because they cant be bothered, you wonder why so much money has been wasted.

Dear CJ Morgan
I trust you are well as I have been missing your comment(s) on my last posting. Presumably you are not one of those "trolls" who just love to see their name on a blogsite and at the same time get some enjoyment from sprouting abusive nonsense. So any insights, if you have any, about stolen Torres Strait Islander children are most welcome.
Regards
Blair Bartholomew

Efranke,

That obviously took a lot of effort for you to think up and then type one handed. Well done, you must be pleased and relieved with yourself.

All of the questions you asked could easily be anwered if you only had the guts to actually do some historical study yourself.

I'm not about to provide tutes here on line so best you do it yourself.

One parting shot, to actually point out historical inaccuracies and disrememberings appears to upset you more than me. I know who I am, my history, where I'm from and know that this is my country. What’s your problem? You shouldn’t project your own insecurities onto others; it’s so revealing and silly.

I have 5 TSI cousins who were forcibly removed to small towns in Queensland. But according to Blairbar, their lives were a mythology.
You really need to get your head checked maaate!

Dear Rainier
If you had 5 TSI cousins of yours removed as children from Torres Strait then I am sure you would like to assist them in telling their stories. At present there are simply no stories out there about "stolen" children from Torres Strait. Only stories about stolen aboriginal children from the mainland.
So instead of recommending me for a a psychiatric examination do something positive and get those stories down on paper.

Hi blairbar. I'm very well thanks.

You asked for "one little reference", so I gave you one. Apparently that's not good enough for you, but like Rainier I'm not going to give you an online tute. My comment about where you and your wife reside was in response to what seemed to be your disagreement with my assertion about the numbers of TSI people living on the mainland.

Personally, I'd advise you to seek out some authoritative rather than anecdotal sources, particularly if you've only been hearing from those who've been indoctrinated by missionaries.