We are now at the point where not only are criminals being released for lack of room, but where many aren’t going to prison in the first place.
Arrest made.
In all of this, Mr. Burke’s conduct could be described as courageous. But none of it could be described as wise.
Yet for all the talk about the nature of animals in Ben’s piece, I think it’s worth spending a little time talking about the nature of humans.
“They are coming for Russell Brand because he speaks the truth” is the kind of cheap slogan that is designed, and intended, to stop you from actually thinking.
This is a Government that sees its people as the biggest problem facing the country. It is a sentiment that the public should return, with interest.
With a result like this, he can clearly no longer be an effective leader.
Commissioner backed by the Justice Minister.
Those who care about their own civil liberties, and keeping the power of the state in check, should support this initiative.
Tourism pitch?
The more you overtly try to crush dissent, the more obvious it becomes that the dissenters might be saying something worthwhile.
There’s a pattern here.