So I set the bait with my letter in last week’s TNT and it got a bite. There were a couple of letters in regards to the Corby case, one particularly refuting my claims on Indonesia being uncivilised.
I sympathise with Schapelle Corby and her family, but I would resist isolating Indonesia as an “uncivilised” and unjust country as James Cameron does (‘Corby’s last chance’, Inbox, TNT 1131). Neither Britain, America or Australia have justice systems anyone could be proud of as they make the most marginalised in society scapegoats. Britain has a history of turning on others like the Irish and now Muslims, subjecting them to bogus courts. Is Australia’s justice system transparent, free and fair? Can everyone be sure they will receive a fair hearing with decent legal representation? We need to get off the high horse and live by the values we believe in. Margaret Boulos, London
A pretty good response actually, I agree with her entirely. Still, it was pretty much the exact reaction I was looking for so, mission accomplished.
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