Reasons not to vote LABOR.

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Ceremonies have taken place for several years based on the same guidelines. The government has been criticised for continuing them in an election year, with opposition education spokesman Christopher Pyne accusing the government of politicising schools years after the BER program was announced.

The ceremonies could take place at more than 1000 schools, with about 13 per cent still to host the recognition events the Department of Education says are "required."

Really, the tele seems to be saying that only the 13% that havn't had ceremonies are being asked to do it... good of you to acknowledge that it's always been standard practice to thank the selfless jackasses (aka politicians) for doing what they're paid for.

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Oh I'm sorry... the federal government made the NSW government sign up to it under Labor.
Only the fact that it was uncovered and given wide coverage did the feds just within the last 24 hours say they would not withhold funds or force compliance.

Now back to worshipping your Dear Leader Boxy
I know it's pointless talking to people like you.

[boxy]

So, you think this hasn't been the norm in years past?

OK then...

[Rorschach]

I think a second ceremony with the minister and another plaque in an election year sticks out like a sore thumb.

North Korea here we come.
We'll be singing Dear Leader songs to Gillard before we know it.

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Politicial correctness has officially gone crazy
Natasha Bita
27 Jan 05:50am

Wog. Breeder. Bimbo. Spaz. Are these terms a) offensive b) insulting or c) discriminatory?

Perhaps I’m too thick-skinned, but having been name-called on all counts over the years, I’ve just shrugged them off. Whether I felt hurt depended if it was a jestful jibe from a colleague or rudeness from a screaming stranger.

But proposed new anti-discrimination laws drafted by the federal government mean that I might soon have grounds to lodge a discrimination complaint. A Senate Committee is inquiring into the draft Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill, which combines and updates five existing sets of federal aw covering race, sex, age and disability discrimination.

Firstly, the definition of discrimination has been widened to include “conduct that offends and insults”. Misogyny anyone?

Secondly, all areas of public life - not just the workplace - will be covered, including sporting fields, coffee shops, clubs and pubs. And don't think the Internet will be exempt either...

Those accused of discrimination will have to prove their innocence, once the complainant proves a prima facie case. China anyone, guilty until proven innocent.

Both sides will have to pay their own legal costs, even if they win.

The legislation will cover 17 “protected attributes” - not just age, sex, race and disability, but a string of other characteristics that means Australians will need to watch their language when they gossip in a public place.

Religion is one, along with political opinion - the two topics my grandmother banned at the dinner table. Another is “social origin” (whatever that means, because the legislation deliberately does not define it). Ay there's the rub... and the real reason for Labor doing this... to put down political dissent.

Family responsibilities, pregnancy and potential pregnancy, and marital or relationship status are all protected. So be very cautious about blabbing your opinion about single mothers, large families, childless couples or the latest office romance bust-up. And don’t dare ask a woman if she’s “expecting”.

Then there’s medical history (best not to inquire about someone’s health) and breastfeeding (Kochy be careful!).

Gender identity and sexual orientation have been included in the federal anti-discrimination legislation for the first time.

Then there’s nationality or citizenship (wild displays of patriotism might need hosing down next Australia Day) as well as immigrant status.

That’s an awful lot for people to get offended or insulted about.

Another problem is that employers will be held liable for spats between co-workers.

A small auto-electrician in country Victoria had to pay thousands of dollars to settle a discrimination claim lodged by an apprentice. The bloke liked to boast about his sexual exploits every Monday, so his work mates nicknamed him “Romeo”. This was enough to send him off whining to the state’s anti-discrimination commission, claiming discrimination on the grounds of “lawful sexual activity”.

When I wrote a children’s book of rhymes, Fuzzy Wuzzy Wombat, a few years ago the words included a “crazy crocodile”. The publisher made me change it - because the word “crazy” might offend people with mental issues. (Thank heavens I got to grow up with Roald Dahl and Dr Seuss.)

No one should tolerate violence, bullying, displays of hatred or discrimination against people, especially on the grounds of their age, their racial background, disability or whether they possess a penis.

The problem with the wording of the draft legislation is that it sets the threshhold for discrimination too low.

It will only encourage the thin-skinned, the vexatious and the vengeful to lodge complaints that will have to be defended, perhaps even in court.

And that, in itself, is a form of bullying.

Australia is a peaceful multicultural melting pot, where women have more opportunities than in most parts of the world, where homosexuality is not only accepted but celebrated, and political debate is brutal and bruising. Let’s not spoil it with political correctness gone crazy. Amen to that last bit. You can kiss forums goodbye if this gets in.

Natasha Bita is News Ltd’s National Social Editor.

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I assume Aussie is in favour of this legislation. He seems to be offended by just about everything and this will give him and the rest of the leftwing luvvies the chance to sue for the wanton destruction of their delicate sensibilities.

Aussie and Monk together will be able to shut down every conservative poster on political forums and blogs. All it will take is Monk popping up with one of his posts lying about how great the ALP is and Aussie will be able to set his remarkable legal skillz into action.

Together, the wonder twins will bring down the conservative movement and Roxon can introduce the re-education 'classes' where all disedents will be sent after the ALP installed magistrates agree that you haven't been able to prove yourself not guilty of offending them because you told them the ALP are incompetent fools

[Aussie]

Dunno what I think about because I haven't thought about it, because I think it will have nil impact, I think, on me. If it shuts up the gratuitous abusers, the users of vile, gross and vulgar language, the posters of pornography, those who posts links to paedophilia, the posters of forgery, the posters advocating violent physical abuse of people, well, I'm all for it. And yes, I would not hesitate to act. I have done it here by banning the sole offender on all those counts. (The pathetic try-hard Rochy Poachy Puddin' and Pie does not rate attention. )

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Dunno what I think about because I haven't thought about it, because I think it will have nil impact, I think, on me. If it shuts up the gratuitous abusers, the users of vile, gross and vulgar language, the posters of pornography, those who posts links to paedophilia, the posters of forgery, the posters advocating violent physical abuse of people, well, I'm all for it. And yes, I would not hesitate to act. I have done it here by banning the sole offender on all those counts. (The pathetic try-hard Rochy Poachy Puddin' and Pie does not rate attention. )

That's where you are wrong Aussie.

You won't be able to insult and call me names anymore without going to court about it.

Your political opinions and social opinions others find offensive will also see you there and you'll have to prove they weren't offended. Good luck with that.

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Oh almost forgot... that pathetic little man Albanese was just on... doing what Labor have been doing for years now... lying and attacking Abbott... No NO No was all he could seem to get out... 2 letter words and single syllables seems all Labor can handle these days.

[Aussie]

Does this proposed....possible...think about......could be.....might be.....perhaps.....thaing impact on an Australian Media which obviously regards itself as beyond the Law?

*salivating at the prospect it will.*