Would you like karma with that?
NEWS.com.au | Hanson will 'need protection' (August 21, 2003). I wonder if her opinions about law and order will change at all over the next few days...
"As the Australian population is quite aware, Ms Hanson has never been sympathetic in regards to her approach around women in prison and their issues," Ms Kilroy said.
"She had a strong law and order policy that she was thrusting into the community, therefore it just depends who is actually in the prison system at the time and if they are interested or not in that politics." The twice-divorced mother of four was in protective custody for her first night as a prisoner.
...
Pending an appeal to be lodged today, the sentence dashes Ms Hanson's hopes of ever resurrecting her parliamentary career. As a convicted criminal, she is banned from standing for state or federal parliament again.
It may sound like a harsh sentence; but the available maximum sentence was ten years. She improperly registered a political party and mishandled nearly half a million dollars; even if driven by ignorance, they're serious crimes - they mess directly and measurably with Australia's democracy (as we still try to call it). Plus, it's hard to feel sorry for such an evil, ignorant bitch. Sadly her antics put some very real problems back onto the "too hot to handle" pile. Consider this story, on the same day - NEWS.com.au | Gallop stands by indigenous claims (August 21, 2003). Can you bring up problems about Aboriginal health or criminal behaviour? Not if you're white. Not even if you simply want to change things for the better; and you've been voted into a position where you can do something positive about it.
So, enjoy jail, Pauline.
Some other news bits...
- NEWS.com.au | Men's choices driven by sex (August 20, 2003). Well, duh.
- NEWS.com.au | No offers for Reggie (August 21, 2003).
DESPITE speculation that Big Brother fame would lead to a stream of lucrative jobs, Reggie Bird has not had a single firm offer.
- NEWS.com.au | MP revolt: Telstra Bill passes House (August 21, 2003). Because, gosh, privatisation of Telstra has been such a good thing so far.....
Post a Comment