As we write this, the bodies from MH17 are on a refrigerated train travelling through the war-ravaged terrain of the Ukraine. Meanwhile, just outside the ocean borders that surround our own peaceful and lucky country, a boatload of Tamil families, many certified refugees from a terrible conflict, are being held in limbo, in windowless cabins, by our own navy, on orders from our government. While these two situations may not be equivalent, Australias reactions to both reveal a double standard when it comes to global law and morality.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:58:09 +0000
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