Today two of the ‘Bali 9’ were executed in Indonesia.
Is the current outrage about the death penalty, only about the death penalty for Australian’s – or all citizens, of all countries, in all countries, for all crimes.
Also, and as important, what other two citizens of Australia have done the wrong thing to find the support of the Australian Government (withdrawing our Ambassador?) – two citizens affecting the lives, international relationships, travel safety, trade, the economy of 22 million?
Perspective:
In 2013 – 2400 executions in China (figures are approx as statistic are ‘state secrets’).
In Saudi Arabia, death penalty for adultery, homosexuality.
1153 – number of Australian Citizens killed in road crashes in 2014.
41 Australian soldiers have died in Iraq (42 in Afghanistan) – I stand for mercy (should we bring these boys home?)
Perspective:
Four days ago was Anzac Day and tens of thousands of Australians went out to show their respects – it was all over the media, for weeks/months before, souvenirs were everywhere including On The Run which had bears (?) in Anzac Uniforms – in the last four days in the morning, or at the going down of the sun, have you remembered them – I stand in remembrance.
Perspective:
EVERY week, on average, one Australian woman is killed by a current or former partner – I stand for mercy.
Stop having the media dictate your beliefs, opinions and causes.
- Donate some money to any Nepal earthquake relief fund.
- Volunteer at a Nursing Home or to help kids.
- Pick up rubbish in the street.
- Drive courteously.
- Sell all of your TV’s and computers except one of each – donate the money to charity (you still have more that most people in the world).
- Being overweight is from eating to much.
- Walk around the supermarket and feel privileged (and a little disgusted) at all the wonderful food we have so easily.
- Go and visit you Mum/Dad instead of rushing to…… whatever (ask them about when they were young!)
Stop talking about yesterday, learn from it and move on, plan for tomorrow.
If you want to stop the death penalty, do something about it – outrage is not enough – watching the new today and My Kitchen Rules tomorrow, wont really make a difference – where the fuck did I put that Anzac Day Bear?
I do stand for mercy, in all of my life, in all things.