http://www.coveredinbees.org/v1/taxonomy/term/48/0 en http://www.coveredinbees.org/v1/node/110 <p>I can't comment directly on John Howard's plan to stomp into aboriginal communities, following a report on sexual abuse, but here's some thoughts on it anyhoo.</p> <p>The quick summary: a health audit found that sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities is endemic. Howard started by banning alcohol and pornography, and has since sent the army and police in. (Note: it's election year. He has to call an election sometime between now and November, and he's currently trailing badly in the polls.)</p> <p>Two different views from the media, first from <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/australia/story/0,,2117202,00.html">Germaine Greer in the Guardian</a>. Howard is undertaking 'a new crusade' -</p> <p><a href="http://www.coveredinbees.org/v1/node/110">read more</a></p> http://www.coveredinbees.org/v1/node/110#comment 3 stars alternatives The world Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:45:29 +0100 dan 110 at http://www.coveredinbees.org/v1