Is racism an element of the "identity politics" set? That would be the set that says you're a paedophile apologist for suggesting that George Pell got the rough end of the justice pineapple. That would be the set that thinks Andrew Bolt, Pauline Hanson et al inspirational for the Christchurch murders. What then for the one hundred in Mali? Is there an identity there? Maybe they will have to be thrown into the "anonymous" box along with the other hundred million or so pieces? Human beings are way too complicated for nonsense like this.

RObert well put and in fact mirrors my view and intention in starting this thread
Scum often make victims of the community they come from
And we,or those unwilling to see they are not representative of the whole, help
Yesterday we heard about a Islamic terrorist,currently in prison
How he carved an IS slogan on a fellow prisoners [former soldier?] head
And threatened to cut the head off a government official
He is scum
Why highlight his insane faith/belief?
Crime and person is the problem not faith or color
Hate the person if you wish but yesterday's news included two more Catholic sex offenders and one million dollar thief
Not every Catholic is a theif or pedophil

Q&A gave the racists a huge boost last night !

Hi there BELLY...

I understand the point you're making. Unfortunately, 'the race' is critical to police. When a description is broadcast; LOTBKF a male of 'African appearance,' it makes it much easier to ID the individual, with whom police wish to speak. Similarly, LOTBKF a male of Polynesian appearance; or Caucasian appearance.

At the risk of boring all you good people. When I was still in the job, a broadcast would go something like this -

'...All sector cars: LOTOBKF, a male person, of Caucasian appearance, dressed in; blue coloured jeans, torn at both knees, wearing a black sweatshirt, with a 'skull' motive on front; about 5'9'' in height; heavy to fat build; brown hair (or 'thatch'), last seen, walking east, along Bloggs Street, Parramatta. *WARNING - All Members*: Parramatta Detectives want to interview this individual on; an assault with a deadly weapon matter; A large carving styled knife; that's believed to be still in his possession. All members approach with caution...'

An 'accurate & full' description is essential to the police, prosecutors, and the Courts. Therefore it does demonstrate the importance of 'race,' whenever furnishing a comprehensive description of an individual is required.

To the racists it's only offensive when attention is drawn to their race & the audience on Q&A last night applauded them ??

the abc would have to be banging on about racism (of course only by white males) after egg splattered all over their faces over Trump's so called collusion. The egg has certainly covered any redness as they bang on about their sick ideolgies. Now they can turn their attention back to one nation. They really are an atrocious waste of tax payer money.