IT’S IN THE BIBLE
In the current climate of climate concerns, there's an age-old lesson about potentially destructive natural forces that's still as relevant in the light of the widespread damage to land and properties occasioned by the power of the latest east coast low.
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In his parable, quoted by the apostle Matthew (chapter 7) about wise and foolish builders, Christ described the contrasting outcomes of the impact of rain, rising streams and wind upon a house built on a rock foundation and one constructed on sand: the former stood firm whilst the latter fell with a great crash.
In lieu of the sand model, we could extend the analogy to encompass anywhere along the seafront of this country.
Mike Morphett, Thirroul
TRUMPING THE OPPOSITION
Are the major parties actually aware, beyond Bill Shorten’s barking mad remark, that the leader of the most powerful nation in the world could well be Donald Trump in the coming months?
Tony Abbott’s unbelievable access to the leadership of this country should by now have given Malcom Turnbull, Bill Shorten and Richard Di Natale an inkling to what the world can expect should they continue to say and do nothing about Trump’s possible access to world power.
It can’t be fobbed off as none of our business as Australia like many other allies will be obliged to support Trump’s decision making if he’s elected.
Saying nothing is the support Trump is relying on.
Brian Johnson, Gymea
SUSTAIN THE PLANET
Our planet is life supporting and we must learn to sustain rather than ravage it. It is important to realise that peace, human rights, economy and environment are inextricably linked.
We should share the need to care for the planetary environment and be prepared to help change social and economical policies throughout the world.
We can make a difference by practising non - violent action and by being prepared to preserve by putting back as much as we take out.
Non-violent action by not supporting the industries which are degrading the environment and boycotting the products they produce. We can create a new awareness, at the grass-roots level for life-supporting politics and solutions.
We have the power to instigate change through the consequences of our vote; and if we direct our preferences towards environmentally friendly policies, then each and everyone of us will be able to make a difference.
Steven Thomas, Shellharbour
BROKEN PROMISES
The treasurer Scott Morrison using the word “WAR” in describing the coalition's economic policy is hypocritical and tasteless in the extreme.
The Menzies and Holt coalition governments made a number of promises to Vietnam veterans which, 50 years later, those and other veterans are waiting for.
However the ALP cannot take the offensive to exploit this dereliction of duty by the coalition because when the ALP achieved office it deserted the veterans also.
Now would seem to be the time to give the Greens and independents a chance to succeed where the major parties have failed.
Ben Morris, Wollongong
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