It is a shame to have to write an article such as this regarding ANZAC Day, however it would not be right not to let the public know about the outrage I’m about to go into.
Rooty Hill RSL has again become the centre for political controversy even on ANZAC Day.
Once again Rooty Hill RSL became the focus point in the battle for the votes of Sydney’s Western Suburbs.
The West has seen yet another example of which of our political Party’s is ruled by self-interest and which of the Party’s has little respect for their community and its own constituents.
If a political Party has no respect for our country’s war veterans, then I wonder just what they would have any respect for at all.
If a political Party is only too eager to put their own interests and agenda ahead of honouring the actions of a soldier who risked his life for his country on ANZAC Day, then I don’t think that Party is fit to hold office.
ANZAC Day is a sacred day in Australia, it is the most important day on the calendar without question. It is a day to put our differences aside and respect those who gave so much.
Above all ANZAC Day is not a day to seek out political gain, particularly at the expense of a digger. ANZAC Day should not be seen as a day for campaigning, it is a day for political Party’s to reflect.
Unfortunately, in Sydney’s West, this was not the case.
Charlie Lowles is a man well known in his community, he is well-respected by all and is known to always put the community’s needs before his own.
Charlie Lowles OAM
Charlie has even been awarded an Order Of Australia for his more than 40 years of community work and proudly bears the OAM initials after his name.
Charlie has been a Councillor on Blacktown council for 24 years including serving as a Mayor.
One of Charlie’s greatest honours has always been representing council at the ANZAC Ceremony held by the Rooty Hill RSL, something he has done for nearly a quarter of a century. Charlie is not only proud to do this as a citizen and Councillor, but particularly as a war veteran.
Charlie (centre) with some fellow soldiers
Charlie spent 7 years of his life in military service, and spent 18 months of that in armed combat in Korea. After spending 18 months in a war zone it goes without saying that Charlie would have been left with some vivid memories, and to this day will carry the burden of mental scars that won’t heal, scars from wounds he received on the battlefield on behalf of his country, our country, Australia.
These are 7 years of his life that Charlie is extremely proud of, and ANZAC Day is the day that the Australia get’s to give a little back by offering Charlie the recognition he truly deserves.
Another Councillor on Blacktown council is Isabelle White.
Isabelle has learned much in her 22 years, she knows she will still need to show photo ID when going to a club like Rooty Hill RSL. She has also learned quite a lot about armed conflict, she has read about it in textbooks, seen it in movies, and maybe even experienced it first-hand on a Playstation or X Box.
Isabelle is also a Councillor with weeks of experience behind her. Isabelle is however also the Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Chifley.
When asked for a response to the growns ups comments, Clr Isabelle White responds “LOL”
With Blacktown council now under Liberal control, which of these two Councillors do you think the new Liberal Mayor sent to the dawn service put on by the Rooty Hill RSL?
I’ll give you a clue, it’s the Councillor whose only medals are probably from school athletics carnivals.
That’s right, under Liberal control the city’s sorriest excuse for a Mayor, Len Robinson, sent the Liberal Candidate for Chifley Isabelle White off to do the honours normally done by Charlie, armed with the Mayor’s best wishes and a tube of Clearosil.
Work experience at the markets with Uncle Tony
Charlie Lowles was deeply saddened by this act of sabotage on such an important day by a Mayor and candidate who clearly see a national day of remembrance and respect for fallen troops as an opportunity for gaining cheap political points.
After all, not only has Charlie represented council at this service for longer than Isabelle White has been alive, he is also the only current Councillor who has served Australia in the military.
By his actions Blacktowns Mayor Len Robinson has effectively spat in the face of every digger he sent Isabelle along to represent. His actions show a callous disregard for any emotion felt by our veterans on this most important of days. Len Robinson’s insensative and cruel actions on this day are at best unpatriotic and at worst an act of pure bastardry.
Blacktown Mayor Len Robinson. There are no words to describe a man who would stoop so low…
If the Liberal Party has any sort of integrity, decency, or respect for our veterans, they will expel Len Robinson from the party for this act which is nothing less than an insult to our troops. They should also drop Isabelle White as a Federal candidate, let her learn something about manners and respect before insulting others on our behalf.
If this is how the Liberal Party show their respect our veterans, than how much respect do you think they will have to show for you?
Don’t go getting your hopes up…..
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Like all Liberals, the Mayor of The City Of Blacktown cannot grasp the purpose of government in the 21st Century. I recall when people objected to the Liberals lottery conscripting people into the Australian Armed Force during the 1960s. The only people who were let of the hook were the Liberals from mainly the rich classes of Australian society. You see, the Liberals made a clever little rule which allowed all full-time university students an exemption. The fact that less than 2% of Western Sydney’s young people attended university meant that many of the soldiers who died came from places like Blacktown etc. The Liberals define government as their right to legitimately use force, including imprisonment and in years past, the death penalty.So Miney, I recommend you and your fellow travellers do some research, lest members of your family find themselves in strife with this extreme right wing Liberal party of Australia. Who can forget Liberal NSW Premier Askin telling his driver to run over the bastards.
What can you say? Typical Liars Party arrogance, insensitivity and hubris as amply demonstrated by the Rodent in 2003.
Does Ms White have a relative who is/was a returned serviceman or woman, which would at least be somewhat appropriate?
Or is she just another Liars Party opportunist delegated by yet another Liars Party opportunist to bignote on ANZAC Day?
And do they honestly think it will have escaped the notice of genuine returned service men and women?
Low and appalling
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