In the other thread re a Royal Commission into these deaths I replied if the outcome of such an investigation would actually be accepted if the actual facts were found ?
I hope I'm wrong but I'm starting to get the feeling that such deaths could be linked to a similar phenomenon as the Islamic Martyr phenomenon ?

Either I'm right with my last assumption or Indigenous deaths in custody aren't sexy enough for the do-gooders !

For sometime the far right have tried to link BLM with Islamic extremism. Some go as far as claiming Aboriginal deaths in custody is a kind of Aboriginal Jihad, where devotees purposely get themselves incarcerated only to commit suicide in a perverse act of martyrdom. Of course there is absolutely no evidence to support this claim made by far right white extremists, but they continue to make such claims from time to time, one s appears here; "that such deaths could be linked to a similar phenomenon as the Islamic Martyr phenomenon". Gee, some people are extreme in their beliefs.

Hi Paul

Great article, however, what about - cause, effect and responsibility by parents - no child asked to be born.

A parents's responsibility is to ensure such child is loved, nurtured and able to grow from a happy, healthy home and to aspire/achieve their dreams.

Their dreams and opportunities as a member of world wide society are ENDLESS.

What's holding them back - well that's the problem.

Why are children "roaming the streets" in the early hours of the morning.

Their response has been when questioned by police - it's safer in the streets than at home due to family environment.

Another - it's better to be in jail as it's safer than home?

Jacinta Price and many other voices continually stand up to the obvious issues currently dominating Indigenous Australians.

1. Continued abuse of children within their community.

2. Continued abuse of women (mums) within their community from men, via alcohol or drugs - which affects entire families.

Jacinta and a group of women travelled recently to Parliament House to talk to Members of Parliament regarding domestic violence within their families on children - who listened? was it reported upon by any media outlet? - No, and why not?

Of course the Activists still beat the drum for a "Voice to Parliament".

Whereby those indigenous women who want "action" not "platitudes on a piece of paper" for our Indigenous Australian children.

Paul

ending last note - their voices remain silent.

My comment on relating any BLM movement in Australia relative to Indigenous Australians is propaganda at large via America.

This cop was wrong, he was charged. He was deemed guilty. Justice served.

Ninety nine percent of Australians - I believe - totally support our "blue force".

Hi SAINTS,

For too long people have looked at the problems with a to narrow a focus. Domestic violence, alcoholism, homelessness, child neglect and the consequences of these things, incarceration and early death etc. In recent years money has not been the problem, the lack of direction in channelling resources correctly to tackle the social problems has been evident. Its now obvious that Indigenous people themselves have to be the driving force behind necessary change to break the vicious cycle of disadvantage leading to anti social behaviour and then onto prison. The last thing we want is another 30 years and worsening outcomes.