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What Constitutional Recognition Would Mean
The Aboriginal academic Anthony Dillon says: “When discussing Aboriginal matters there seems to be no end to where offence can be taken and accusations of racism made.” That being so, it might be necessary for me to clarify that this article is not about opposing my fellow Australians of Aboriginal heritage from embracing, practising or celebrating their culture, so long as it does not violate individual rights and is within the confines of the rule of law.
Instead this article is about the hidden agenda of the country’s ruling elites and their notorious contempt for the average Australian citizen. The political establishment and cultural elite think Australians are ignorant, racist bigots, while they think of themselves as a superior enlightened caste.
These privileged individuals not only take delight in falsely accusing other Australians of being inherently racist, but also the Australian Constitution of being a “racist document” which discriminates against…
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