Yumi Stynes
Yumi Stynes had the right to parp out her little brain fart about Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith. We have the right to criticise and belittle her for it. But should people have the right to make physical threats against her? What about her children?
In the wake of the Finkelstein review, Left and Right are busily and furiously agreeing with each other. Free speech good! Censorship bad!
It’s nice to know some issues can bring everyone together.
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When Rod Stewart rocked Adelaide last month, he dedicated Rhythm of My Heart to the servicemen and women of Australia and Britain. I remember it distinctly for two reasons: 1) in Australia, we might ‘well up’ once a year as veterans march on ANZAC Day, but we most definitely don’t fawn over serving troops; and 2) someone shouted “THANKYOU” in a way that implied “FINALLY, some bloody recognition”.
I’ve been musing on the incident this week in the wake of those inane comments uttered on Channel Ten’s morning chat show The Circle.
In the unlikely event you missed the subsequent outpouring of wrath, hosts Yumi Stynes and George Negus ‘joked’ about the intelligence and sexual prowess of Australia’s newest Victoria Cross recipient, Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith. Tacky at best, disgusting at worst, and the social networks went into meltdown.
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Steieve says:
Not often does a journo put together an article in defence of OUR Service Members & when one does it shines. So to all you pinkies out there wanting to slag & slang the Services, remember their parents, children & wives do appreciate who & what they are & what… Read more »
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BT says:
@BJ did you even read that document? “2007-08 there were 150 notified work-related fatalities” The 7000 figure is an ESTIMATE as to the fatalitis from work related illness I.e Cancer etc from exposure through their job. If your job involves you painting the inside of a aircraft with lead based… Read more »
Here’s a tip for Yumi Stynes and George Negus. When you stuff up by calling a Victoria Cross winner a brainless dud root - it’s best to say “I’m terribly sorry.” Then stop. Right there.
Don’t crap on about the reaction to your lighthearted slur making you “feel sick”. Don’t use the old “If I’ve offended anyone…” caveat, and never, ever pull the “you should know us all better to think we would ever deliberately try to hurt people” cop out. Because here’s the thing - it’s not about how you feel.
We all get things wrong sometimes. We all need to apologise sometimes. But people seem to have forgotten how to do it.
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Angry_Of_Mayfair says:
Be Nice, this is possible the most relevant comment on this page. Thank you. Read more »
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AO says:
Yes and for everyone you do not win a VC you are awarded one by Her Majesty the queen. It is an award not a contest Read more »
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