In Reply to: SORRY posted by andyr ® on Monday, 2. September 2002 at 11:12 Bali Time:
Re: western countries expected to fix the world's problems. Australia and USA had no qualms to get involved in Indonesia when it was a communist country. Furthermore, Australia was quite vocal in its concern that the threat of communism was at their doorstep. USA were only to happy to engage in covert operations. Mmmm what was that about western countries expecting to fix 3rd world problems. As for the Pakistani gentleman you will note that he was an economical refugee and not part of the "genocide squad". Having counselled refugees to deal with their lifelong torment, it's a shame that we further exacerbate their mental anguish by improsining them and violating their basic human rights. Furthermore, why is it that NZ and other nations are able to process these people's claims more quickly and in a more humane manner. Aren't you embarassed that our high court has found the current government processes of dealing with refugees illegal?