It seems to me that Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s number one fan in Australia sounds little better than the opposition on the issues and is playing to Australian racists.

As a result, I recently wrote the following letter to the The Independent Weekly in Adelaide:

The Editor
The Independent Weekly
editorial@independentweekly.com.au

Dear Sir

RE: LETTER TO THE EDITOR – WILSON TUCKEY & PM KEVIN “RUDDOCK” ON ASYLUM SEEKERS

Australians have come to expect outrageous statements from Opposition backbencher, Wilson Tuckey. This time it is his over the top statements claiming that terrorists are amongst the boatloads of asylum seekers coming to Australia which are even harsher than the statements from his Liberal colleagues who are still intent on scape goating these unfortunate people.

I thought it rather surprising that Kevin Rudd should come out with his harsh comments against asylum seekers. One could be forgiven for thinking that PM Kevin wants to add the letters “ock” to his surname!

Instead of trying to promote himself as being tougher towards asylum seekers than the disciples of John Howard, would it not
be more honest if he explained to the electorate why refugees occur and to show some compassion towards these victims of
war, terrorism and repression? Under international law, the overwhelming majority of these people are not illegal.

The majority of Australians believe in a fair go for the underdog. It is a pity that our two major political parties do not show the same commitment to compassion and social justice? At least one politician, Michael Danby, had the courage to criticise his leader over his insensitivity on this matter.

Yours sincerely

Andrew (Andy) Alcock

ADDRESS: 51 Leah St
FORESTVILLE
SA 5035