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.

Comments

[blinvisible.livejournal.com]

What a great day, we can now resume our lives safe in the knowledge that we have done all we can and hopefully in 50 years someone can apologise for the things we are doing wrong now.

I know my white middle class guilt weighs a bit less today.

[vox-diabolica.livejournal.com]

Le whut?

[blinvisible.livejournal.com]

I fear that having made this gesture, Indigenous issues will be cast aside at a time when they are still relevant. It is very easy to get people to a "Sorry" rally, not so easy to campaign for needed resources. It just doesn't resonate the same.

Blah blah symbols are important apparently.

[vox-diabolica.livejournal.com]

Gosh, you don't think that's why the apology came with a plan to drastically improve early childhood education?