Something is very awful about Afghan society, and it looks like its getting much worse:
Its not only this story about the rescue of a dog that makes me despair: why are we still allowing  people who are this cruel to infiltrate our country?
Something is wrong with our do-gooders who squander the wealth of the nation on people who hate us:
The federal government is facing calls to extend Medicare benefits to thousands of community-based asylum seekers.
“This is unlikely to add significantly to the cost of the health care system, and would bring Australia’s policy into line with that of similar countries.”
I have a problem with that.
That will attract millions more:
The envy of half of Pakistan (make that all of Pakistan)
A group of three teenage asylum seekers are being held in a large family home (above) that boasts a sprawling garden, polished floorboards, modern stainless steel kitchen and double garage, while they wait to find out if their visa applications are approved.
The $500,000 house in Thomastown, which would cost about $400 a week to rent, is a far cry from the razor wire detention centres across the country.
Incidentally, it’s small wonder that so many men on these boats claim to be teenagers.
A Business we don’t need
Residents here fear their economy’s biggest employer, the detention centre, could close, writes Kirsty Needham on Christmas Island. Â (Source)