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@izabsmiling wrote:

I see it differently Am3.

 

This is very relevant to the topic :

 

"Today, this Parliament, on behalf of the Australian people, takes responsibility and apologises for the policies and practices that forced the separation of mothers from their babies which created a lifelong legacy of pain and suffering," she said.

 

"We acknowledge the profound effects of these policies and practices on fathers and we recognise the hurt these actions caused to brothers and sisters, grandparents, partners and extended family members.

 

"We deplore the shameful practices that denied you, the mothers, your fundamental rights and responsibilities to love and care for your children.

"You were not legally or socially acknowledged as their mothers and you yourselves were deprived of care and support.

Today, this Parliament, on behalf of the Australian people, takes responsibility and apologises for the policies and practices that forced the separation of mothers from their babies which created a lifelong legacy of pain and suffering.

Julia Gillard

 

"We say sorry to you, the mothers, who were denied knowledge of your rights, which meant you could not provide informed consent.

"You were given false assurances. You were forced to endure the coercion and brutality of practices that were unethical, dishonest and in many cases illegal."

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-21/gillard-delivers-apology-to-victims-of-forced-adoption/4585972

 

 

 

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how has this situation forced the separation of mothers from their babies to cause a lifelong legacy of pain and suffering????

OMG! it was 3 days, each of those days where the mother was given access to the baby - none of her human rights have been infringed upon, she was reunited with her baby full time after 3 days.

You seem to be forgetting that no one forced this woman to be here, she is seeking asylum and has not yet been processed. As yet, it has not even been determined if her claims for asylum are genuine! We didn't stick her on that boat, nor did we force anyone else to do it. She has come here to seek asylum and as such is subject to the laws and procedures surrounding asylum. She is not a refugee. she is not an immigrant, she is a voluntary seeker of asylum!