Australia's government blocked legislation that would help kids not die. Because they came on a boat. Which has never been the primary way illegal immigrants get into this country.
Nauru was declared a human rights travesty by the UN.
The medical board that decides whether or not it is a medical emergency that needs to be treated in Australia is staffed by lawyers and only occasionally features a doctor.
We're killing people from neglect, because they dared to take any avenue available to them to escape their homes.
If we put half the effort into assessing their case as we do into making sure they stay in a place reminiscent of WWII slave encampments, there would be no issues.
The most disturbing aspect is the strong bipartisan and public support for the ongoing abuse. Every Australian should wake up in the morning, take a long hard look in the mirror and ask themselves if they're proud of what they've become.
[1] https://www.msf.org.au/article/statements-opinion/indefinite...
Is there really public support? Everyone I've talked to thinks it's a disgrace.
That being said being a "coastal elite" in a progressive area isn't necessarily a good litmus test
Other points I noticed: - Coming across as emotional about the harm and suffering on Nauru or escaping war, they will dismiss all arguments as immature and feel like they're being an adult to you. - Some are persuaded by increased economic activity and net welfare investment benefits but want more screening but wouldn't know how to do this effectively.
Source: Asking random people about policies. Some people you can try asking: mechanics, tradies, checkout people, business people, asking people who handout stuff for Liberal/Labor. To get a deep understanding, read their sources, any of the Murdoch rags or right wing morning shows (ie Alan Jones).
Meanwhile we're letting every man and his dog waltz in through the front door, as long as they have money.
But we don't want those dirty refugees! Lock them up in our own Aussie Guantanamo and throw away the key. It's sickening.
See for instance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Index_of_Moral_Freedom#W...
But yeah, “cryptonomicon” utopias are hard to get by, these days.
Too bad, it's almost 2020 and we still can't get "treat people well" right. What hope do animals or the environment have?
I don't support this legislation, but I have to ask, which country is doing a better job on human rights issues than Australia in your opinion? Surely not China or nearly any country in Asia, Africa, or South America? Surely not the US? Probably not much of Europe?