The Apology

[mstakenidentity]

I don't think there has been a moment since 9am in which I have not had tears in my eyes.

I am so indescribably happy that the government has done this.

I am proud.

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[makale-83.livejournal.com]

What happened? (I haven't seen thew news)

[mstakenidentity.livejournal.com]

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the government and parliament to the Stolen Generation

The Stolen Generation were children of indigenous descent who were forcibly taken from their homes in Aboriginal villages and tribes between 1910 and the early 1970s and put in missions and other institutions. Many were abused physically, mentally, and sexually. For the past decade the government has refused to make an apology, particularly to use the word "sorry" (a heavily weighted word for aboriginies). Our new PM made it the first order of business on the opening day of Parliament.

[makale-83.livejournal.com]

AH, I never knew that.

[mstakenidentity.livejournal.com]

It was just amazingly moving. People were weeping openly. It's an important step for race relations and well past due.

[makale-83.livejournal.com]

Thats really good to hear, its always the best to look back on the past - acknowledge and accept it and learn from it.