@opmania wrote:
Its difficult to comprehend an opinion
When it waxes and wanes
As frequently as the tide
Then I would suggest you have a problem comprehending any opinion that differs from your own.
Far from waxing and waning my opinion has always been absolutely consistant.
a) There always has and always will be threats to public safety in Australia from extremist groups or individuals - currently the greatest of these threats is from Muslim extremists. We need to be aware of this and take steps to protect ourselves.
b) having acknowledged that, the avarage Australian faces a far greater threat to his/her safety from road accidents or random acts of violence than from terrorists, yet we manage to live with these threats without becoming hysterical about them.
c) We should not not demonise any section of society because of the actions of certain individuals within that group. (Remember the outrage when Queensland encted those draconian anti bikie laws and innocent motorbike club members felt they were being tarred with the same brush as the criminal bikie element?
d) Running around like a headless chook shouting "the sky is falling," (go back and reread your #2) helps no-one, adds nothing to the discussion and is no good at all for one's blood pressure.
