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People who oppose mandatory detention must provide an alternative deterrent - too many people die trying to get to Australia as it is.
We must keep working to wear away the resistance to fundamental human rights, regardless of race, creed, colour or sexuality.
Please close Guantanamo, and end this blight on western society.
I am heartened that 16 local Amnesty members are taking up the cause with skill and dignity.
Does the Gillard government have the moral conviction and political courage to see something like this through? I doubt it.
Just heard that the coalition if it wins government will turn back every boat. Surely against international obligations.
Amnesty is dead right at one level. One non violent political prisoner is one too many.
Definitely NOT too political or invasive of privacy. Beautiful photos!
there is a systemic failure to deliver accountability or justice in the case of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Does this mean the ruling government in Myanmar will finally allow ASSK and her party to have a voice in government?
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One murdered reporter is one too many.
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31 January 2012, 04:45PM