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1. I was hopeful that under Kevin Rudd Australia wouldn't again see the shameful treatment of people seeking our help as happened under the Coalition. Kevin Rudd's rhetoric and action on this issue is disgraceful to say the least. The cold hard reality is that many Australians are racist and Australian leaders have a moral obligation to, at least, attempt to change their attitude. Instead of which they pander to it for the sake of political gain. I am deeply ashamed of all political leaders in this country with the exception of Malcolm Fraser - he showed that you can make decisions that are humane and in the best interest of Australia. He stood by Vietnamese refugees in the 1970's who sought our help despite racist comment at the time. Prime Minister Rudd needs to show the same courage.

   Posted By: Jeff Kevin

2. The St Vincent de Paul Society has once again spoken out with compassion. Let's hope many others in our community will join them. The current "Indonesian Solution" is a denial of Australia's responsibilities under the UN refugee convention.

   Posted By: Maureen O'Brien

3. Good that St Vincent de Paul are speaking in defence of asylum seekers but can you now recognise and defend the founder of your organisation on which your values are founded by using his full title SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL - NOT VINNIES! Thank you.

   Posted By: RR

4. I am confused: on one hand you have church leaders and societies like the St Vincent de Paul Society wanting more compassion and support for the needs of refugees. In another point of time, these very same people are raising the need of the homeless, the poor, and the plight of the elderly and the unemployed living off a substandard pension allowance and so it goes on. It sounds selfish to say that Australia should deal internally with its own problems before spending billions attending to the needs of refugees.
   There are only so many tax dollars available to go round. It is easy to say open the space of your tent as long as it is not your own tent. Many Australian families are struggling. Interest rates went up to–day. The bleeding heart syndrome is hurting the average Australian.

   Posted By: edward J

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