It was BN in pretty much all the publications and other media in NSW. Yes, it was a foul event but hardly breaking News when you consider what we are dealing with here that effects us all on a day to day basis.
Our Government has certainly done a fine job in creating a climate in which terrorists can achieve the social disruption they seek increasingly easily. It's very obvious the priorities of Western governments (not just ours) render, almost by definition, terrorism more significant than anything else.
If terrorists were killing one Australian each and every week, a state of national emergency would be declared and there would be no problem with funds being allocated to address the situation. Meanwhile in the real world, I work in the Health care field as a paramedic. Just to use one example, we are increasingly coming into contact with violent ice addicts. It's at critical stages, the worst I have ever experienced. There's not enough funding for rehab programs, these kids are for the most part on their own. Their drug induced psychosis, violence, and erratic behaviour pose significant risks to the public. The Governments answer...But..Terrorism. Be afraid, don't focus on the everyday real issues.
It sickens me that our Government is so stupid. Everyone needs to understand the risks that extremism can pose and be aware of it. That should go without saying but don't insult my intelligence by trying to pretend that is all we need to be concerned about because it's bull****. It's not. Far from it.
