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what a load of shit. Perfectly timed to take the heat off the government over their IR changes and as justification for new terrorist laws they shunted through parliament last week.. It was obviously so top secret the Prime Minister told the nation last week they were going to raid people and gave them 4-5 days warning. No chemicals no nothing.
"It is hard to see how the proposed new laws -- with their "control orders", "sedition" clauses designed to silence dissent, and long-term detention without charge -- would have assisted authorities in today's welcome operation.
It is hard to see how laws designed to suppress the free speech of ordinary citizens and restrict the ability of the media to report on terrorism issues would have aid today's operation. And it is hard to see how the effective suspension of habeas corpus -- the rule of law requiring someone to be presented in court before detention -- would have made a difference to the raids.
The amendments that parliament passed last week were, on the face of it, designed to protect Australian democracy from terrorist attack. The laws awaiting passage would alter the very character of the democracy."
Don't get me wrong it's a good thing ASIO is onto these fuckers.. But don't fall for the hype and political spin. They didn't smash a terrorist ring with half made pipe bombs in their living rooms. They did however shoot a guy with a backpack on.. lets hope he was actually carrying evidence and wasn't like that poor british fucker.
Also it's a bit naive to be surprised at potential terrorists being found here.. We did take part in the Iraq war as a major player (in so far as the minisculely smaller partners could be) and we have had two Bali bombings on our door step targetting us.
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