Violence is now normal in Australia
Australian politicians have lost the plot – if they ever knew what was happening around them! Violence in this country is at an all time high, probably because our system has encouraged a lack of respect in the community. People don't respect each other, people don't respect police and this reflects the antics of our politicians. Anyone listening to a broadcast of Parliamentary question time could be forgiven for thinking it was a prize fight in a brothel. The aggression and disrespect which is displayed demonstrates that aggression is applauded by our so-called leaders. No wonder then, that passers-by are assaulted in the street, rape and murder are common and that our courts and prisons are clogged. The only response seen from politicians is to compartmentalise the issue – divide it up into real violence and domestic violence. So the progression is to send the message that domestic (or family) violence is a lesser form of the problem and is therefore seen as more acceptable...