What We Said Over Breakfast: Helen Haines and Division
Helen Haines tragedy highlights a deteriorating social climate around politicians and media, generating division in the community.
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Sophie Scholl
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ACT Government / AHRC/HREOC / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Ombudsman / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Ernst & Young / Former Commissioner / Government / Law Enforcement / Racial Discrimination Act / Rule of Law
Do as I say, don’t do as I do
Hypocrisy in the application of the law enforcement and the commission of crimes by those within their ranks undermines democracy.
May 12, 2012