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Old 22-04-2012, 10:12 PM
Stardrifter_WA
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Originally Posted by Hans Tucker View Post
True Pete, people do have right to their opinion but with free speech comes some level of responsibility and rantings like this can't really go without comment..the dead cannot defend themselves so we, who remember them and believe in what they fought and sacrificed for have a duty to defend them. I guess what really got to me was:

"Freelance journalist Josie McNaught said she was "so sick of hearing that ridiculous cliche'' that Australia's national identity was forged at Gallipoli."

What really is it to New Zealand what our identity was forged on, it doesn't impact on their country.

Agreed this shouldn't be esculated above the shock jock journalism that it is.
Good comment Hans and I do agree with you.

They are entitled to their opinion, even if they are wrong.

I think that our diggers record speaks for itself and besides, the fact that we know and remember them is all that is important. We hold them dear to our hearts, so who cares what others think? I don't, in this case, as I just think those comments come from the types of people who are bullies! Just makes me feel sad that someone can denigrate others like that, as we certainly don't denigrate their soldiers, at least I don't and never would.

As for our identity being forged at Gallipoli, I certainly hope not, as our identity is much deeper than this, I think. I certainly don't think my identity is based on stupid and pointless wars. Yes, our soldiers did their duty and paid a heavy price and we should never forget that sacrifice; they are heroes, even though they died in vain.

No, our identity wasn't forged at Gallipoli, but it was certainly and clearly demonstrated!
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