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Indeed. Malcolm will get his second chance. He is the truth, the light, the way. The moderate uprising will take the party forward with hope and vigor! Or not.

As usual, Antony Green is fairly accurate in his analysis. Note this was undertaken prior to the release of this latest Newspoll. Antony Green's Election Blog: Have the Polls been Inflating Labor's Vote?

What mechanism prevents Firm A and Firm B from colluding to form a powerful military entity which aims to then restrict the freedom of those within that society and establish itself as a coercive authority? We already have monopolies arising in other markets. On face value, the whole...

I think it has a lot to do with, as you mentioned, the potential for psychological and emotional harm from incorrect decision making with regard to sexual activity. Nature itself delimits a time frame from which sexual activity is feasible through our sexual development. This of course varies...

Much like climate change. No vested interests whatsoever.

A child is not developed mentally, emotionally or sexually. It is as much about the harm incurred to the child as is it about the inability of a child to make informed decisions about their actions, the implications of which are not completely understood.

Neither proportionate or fair? They are provided with the basics of subsistence; shelter and food. The conditions might not rival the Sheraton-on-the-Park, however they supersede the alternative. In that context, it is a generally fair and compassionate approach in my view. Meanwhile, the...

Even many Christians would agree that government policy often requires certain rights to be overlooked for the benefit of society. Refugees are provided with the opportunity for settlement once their claim is assessed. It is not an unreasonable position. You would be living outside of reality...

A borderless world might be your libertarian utopia, however we have to live with the world as it exists. Compassion isn't confined to those who believe in open borders. Despite the bureaucratic obstacles that come with the administration of a sovereign state, providing those facing dire...

Re: Parramatta council fights against jews with "merry christmas" signs. I heard Israel is a great place. Perhaps you could live there one day?

Prospect is being renamed McMahon much to the displeasure of Chris Bowen. Antony Green's Election Blog: Federal Redistributions The redistribution of Lowe (now Reid) west to incorporate parts of Auburn and neighbouring suburbs has increased the margin from about 7% to 11-13%.

Libs in both houses. Although Lowe (now Reid) has been redistributed to the severe detriment of the Liberal Party, so in effect my vote becomes redundant.

What a defeatist attitude. The requirement for a safety net is absolutely fundamental. As Robert Menzies once said, "We have realised that men and women are not just ciphers in a calculation, but are individual human beings whose individual welfare and development must be the main concern of...

What a defeatist attitude. The requirement for a safety net is absolutely fundamental. As Robert Menzies once said, "We have realised that men and women are not just ciphers in a calculation, but are individual human beings whose individual welfare and development must be the main concern of...

My very rudimentary understanding is too inept for such a complex area of the law. Of course the slanderer must prove their accusation, however is this not only when action is sought by the subject? At the very least, the law provides recourse for those whose reputation/image has been falsely...

Absolute freedom of speech is a touch too far. Sure, words alone are generally not considered by the criminal law as worthy of sanction unless they place the person subjected to the words in fear or similar. This is a fair position. As odd as it may be, I agree that on the internet there are...

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I actually amended the original post. This large portion may not be majority, however it is significant enough to warrant intervention where the circumstances I outlined exist. Why is it that reality seems to elude the libertarians of the world?

I don't disagree. Government regulation should be confined to those areas where the implications of failing to do so would cause the moronic behaviour of one to adversely affect another. Unfortunately, the number of areas in which this is possible is growing. In short though, I just don't...

Indeed. Education and training have been a central part of the regulatory framework of road safety. It is nonsense to view these initiatives in isolation. They exist as part of a broader approach to road safety regulation. More stringent learning and provisional conditions for new drivers...