Post by smartip on Jun 11, 2006 2:00:46 GMT -5
AUSTRALIA is set to irrevocably gamble away its chance at becoming an eco-superpower.While John Howard will never have to worry about the prospect of a nuclear power reactor or waste depository in his blue-ribbon seat, many Australians should rightly feel concerned about what the Liberal Government has in store for their backyards, and none more so than our indigenous population.
With the hidden agenda largely predetermined behind closed doors, but cleverly veiled by the much-touted debate we must have, the Government has already swung into gear to woo the voters and backyard owners.
The Northern Land Council has already been wheeled into the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor in Sydney to build rapport with indigenous leaders who preside over large expanses of land in our north where it has been proposed that we can suitably dispose of the radioactive nuclear waste.
However, having endured the White Australia Policy and the legacy of the stolen generations, indigenous people won't succumb that easily this time to our politicians' quips that radioactive waste can be securely and safely stored under their feet.
Indigenous Australians have been exemplary custodians of our vast country for many thousands of years and it could be argued that other races could learn a lesson or two from them.
With a population smaller than California's, Australia shouldn't be pressured by greenhouse hysteria, but should seek alternative energy options that prolong the stewardship of our indigenous brothers.
Australia has the luxury to choose its own course and we don't need to be played like the perfect political puppet that is our Mr Howard. We can choose to protect our country for the benefit of future generations.
For the less fortunate who reside in the northern hemisphere, where most of the world's 440 nuclear reactors are located, they have no say in their health and wellbeing, as the survivors of Chernobyl and their deformed offspring can well attest.
Australians have the opportunity to participate in the most significant debate in the history of this land, the outcome of which may be irreversible and could affect future generations for thousands of years.
If we get it wrong this time, it will definitely be too late for Mr Howard to say sorry.
With the hidden agenda largely predetermined behind closed doors, but cleverly veiled by the much-touted debate we must have, the Government has already swung into gear to woo the voters and backyard owners.
The Northern Land Council has already been wheeled into the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor in Sydney to build rapport with indigenous leaders who preside over large expanses of land in our north where it has been proposed that we can suitably dispose of the radioactive nuclear waste.
However, having endured the White Australia Policy and the legacy of the stolen generations, indigenous people won't succumb that easily this time to our politicians' quips that radioactive waste can be securely and safely stored under their feet.
Indigenous Australians have been exemplary custodians of our vast country for many thousands of years and it could be argued that other races could learn a lesson or two from them.
With a population smaller than California's, Australia shouldn't be pressured by greenhouse hysteria, but should seek alternative energy options that prolong the stewardship of our indigenous brothers.
Australia has the luxury to choose its own course and we don't need to be played like the perfect political puppet that is our Mr Howard. We can choose to protect our country for the benefit of future generations.
For the less fortunate who reside in the northern hemisphere, where most of the world's 440 nuclear reactors are located, they have no say in their health and wellbeing, as the survivors of Chernobyl and their deformed offspring can well attest.
Australians have the opportunity to participate in the most significant debate in the history of this land, the outcome of which may be irreversible and could affect future generations for thousands of years.
If we get it wrong this time, it will definitely be too late for Mr Howard to say sorry.