A STATE OF CARE
Adrian Devlin (Illawarra Mercury, ‘Genuine, Dignified Care’ October 16, 2018) raises the issue of aged care.
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Please let us have an open honest dialogue to establish what exactly are the most important issues.
Part of the process would be for all the hobby horses to be sent out to the spelling paddock while we create a new culture in the our letters ‘ page rather than have the same old binary positions that tend to be taken when discussing our culture and politics.
We need respect everyone’s point of view and keep the discussion relevant.
We have handed over the care elderly, frail and/or terminally ill to commercial interests who besides looking after our elderly have a need to make a profit something which government, religious or non-profit aged care facilities did not have to factor into their costs.
We should not be distracted from the main issue which in this case is to ensure the provision of genuine and dignified care for the elderly.
As Devlin states wages and penalty rates are important and some reality could be brought into the debate if the ratio of emolument of owners and senior executives to the workers in the facilities are examined.
Ben Morris, Wollongong
A FREEDOM OF CHOICE
“These people whether elderly, frail and/or terminally ill deserve and require care in accord with the dignity of the human person regardless of race, colour or culture."
Sadly he then goes on to oppose caring for people on the grounds of his own personal religious beliefs.
If he personally opposes euthanasia I am more than happy to support his choice and his right to choose that option.
However if I do choose euthanasia to end my life if I have a terminal illness then I expect exactly the same respect from him.
He can keep his beliefs and rights, but please Mr Devlin stop thinking your religious beliefs have any right to control my end of life care.
Doug Steley, Heyfield
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE
To say horse racing is animal cruelty is a little bit harsh,especially if you had relatives that were ex service people.
Big event race days are for everyone.
The rich, the poor and even the greedy.
It's for every day average person to test their skills and try and pick a winner.
It's a game of diversion and joy.
The sight of your selection bursting away from rivals is a magnificent feeling.
I have not yet seen any race horse today be treated badly ever and to say otherwise is disrespectful to the hard working trainers and strappers.
I can't see the difference between playing golf on a Saturday or going to the races with your family.
Matty Ryan, Fairy Meadow
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