THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
It's disappointing, once again, to see Labor have made no mention of dental should they be re elected at the Federal election. Seems they still believe the mouth isn't part of the body.
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Hospitals all around the country are treating patients for health problems directly attributed to the condition of their teeth. Most surgeons now insist people undergoing surgery visit a dentist beforehand, so as to prevent complications after surgery, due to poor oral hygiene.
Seems our politicians can find money for all sorts of frivolous ventures, but refuse to spend on the more important things, that being the health and well being of those less fortunate.
Those in full time employment are finding it hard to budget for dental treatment, imagine how those on Newstart and pensioners,fare. It's time dental was included in Medicare.
Alice Scott, Chairperson, Illawarra Dental Health Action Group.
WHAT IS THE TRUTH?
When the Liberal Party was trying to send refugees to America they assured both presidents Obama and Trump that these people had been through the most stringent security checks possible and that they were no threat to anyone.
They are now telling the Australian public that the same people cannot possibly be allowed into Australia because they are a clear and potential threat to public safety and national security. I am wondering when they will tell us which one of these statements is a lie?
Doug Steley, Heyfield
A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT
I note with interest John Martin’s letter discussing Australia Day (Illawarra Mercury, February 14). As the dust settles on the debate for another year it is worth reflecting on the recent discovery of the grave of Matthew Flinders under Euston Station London. This is something significant to celebrate.
Between 1801 and 1803, Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate the ‘Great South Land’ – together with Bungaree of the Kuringgai people, Botony Bay, who, in the very best spirit of cooperation and reconciliation, was Flinders’ interpreter, guide, negotiator – and friend.
(On the historic voyage of HMAS Investigator was also a bicolour ship’s cat called Trim who Flinders described as, “the best and most illustrious of his race.”)
Significantly, Bungaree was the first person to be recorded in print as ‘an Australian’ and Flinders popularised the word ‘Australia’ (then known as New Hollard) to describe our continent.
Next year, as we celebrate the foundation of a penal colony, we should also reflect on the remarkable achievements of both men (and one remarkable cat.)
Rob Goodfellow, Wollongong
WE’RE ALL AUSTRALIAN
How old does the indigenous captain Cody Walker think he is with his statement: "It just brings back so many memories of whats happened". What happened happened along time ago.
I also wonder will the NRL have anything to say of the team not singing the national anthem, my way of thinking it showed disrespect. For god's sake we are all Australian, get over it.
Warren Fleming, Balgownie