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Burqa ban a political excuse for persecution – Waleed Aly

Posted on October 3, 2014 by kf1

Even before the embarrassing back-down there were problems. For starters, it’s not a burqa. A burqa is that particularly Afghan garment, usually blue, with the mesh covering the eyes. The one you’ve seen on the news (or perhaps on Jacqui … Continue reading →

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George Brandis’ Racial Discrimination Act changes create the whitest piece of proposed legislation I’ve encountered. – Waleed Aly – SMH – 28 Mar.14

Posted on March 28, 2014 by kf1

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about George Brandis’ now infamous comment this week that Australians “have the right to be bigots” is that it was so unremarkable. Sure, it’s a grating soundbite, but as a matter of substance it’s entirely … Continue reading →

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