That’s right. Who cares if asylum seekers engage in hunger strikes… do you? Really, do you?
Honestly, I can say I couldn’t care less if they choose to go on a hunger strike or not.
In Sydney, approximately 160 asylum seekers are protesting by refusing food following the suicide of an Iraqi detainee.
I hold no animosity towards asylum seekers. However, if they opt not to eat, what’s the big deal? It’s their personal choice regarding their own bodies.
Naturally, it’s heartbreaking that someone reaches such desperation that they end their life. The same applies to the detainee who took that tragic step… it was their decision.
The issue lies in our society’s tendency to cater to anyone who isn’t Australian, motivated by the fear of being labeled racist or finding ourselves on the wrong side of political correctness.
These individuals require assistance, and I appreciate that we’re offering it. Nonetheless, please refrain from excessive indulgence. Remember… Australia is extending a helping hand… if they find it unsatisfactory, they can always return to their challenging homelands and wait centuries for progress.
If I decided to consume 27 cheeseburgers daily, I doubt the government would intervene, understanding that I might resultingly harm myself.
But what if my daily cheeseburger consumption were a form of protest?
There’s an emerging movement, I can sense it.
Cheeseburgers Against Paedophiles – CAP for short.
I’m protesting for the safety of mine and other children from disgusting 
paedophiles residing in our communities. I demand that every vile paedophile be executed in a humane or inhumane manner so that we can completely rid our country of them. And if Julia Gillard doesn’t take action, I’ll eat cheeseburgers until I perish!
Do you believe the government would heed my demands?
Exactly, they wouldn’t. This frustrates me… not because of the asylum seekers on hunger strike, but because our government will respond due to global scrutiny. Let’s be honest, Julia Gillard is not genuinely concerned; she merely needs to project an image of caring about everything. And, as I’ve pointed out in earlier writings, her robotic tone doesn’t enhance her credibility.
So, what’s our course of action?
If the government acquiesces to the asylum seekers’ demands, I am heading to McDonald’s. I’ll set up camp outside and consume burger after burger after burger… until the laws regarding paedophiles in this country undergo significant change.
Anyone interested in joining my cause?
by Sel Hurst
