NO SURPRISE AT DEPARTURE
The demise of the NSW premier comes without disbelief for some.
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Why is it that some were able to foresee the work of the former Member for Wagga and his mates, while many became entrapped in his web of half truths?
The "gang of four" (as they were known in some circles) in the NSW Parliament is now the "gang of one", with the first three all falling for corruption-related, or allegedly corrupt, activity.
The continuation of Operation Keppel at ICAC on October 18 will no doubt provide more insight into the dark side of Australian politics.
Corruption doesn't take a holiday and neither should the watchdog's work into intentional and deliberate activities as determined by the ICAC Act 1988.
Andrew Negline, Jones Creek
LEADERS' COMMON THREAD
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and former Labor leaders Kevin Rudd and Bill Shorten are Christian.
Christianity provides these politicians with the courage and compassion required to hold the most demanding positions in the country.
Christopher Kanck, Lake Albert
CAREFUL WITH WHO YOU TRUST
I am hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19 on the advice of the most reliable of sources, my US Facebook friends.
They tell me it is "your body, your choice" - except if you require an abortion in Texas.
Finally, I am alarmed that there is a shortage of horse worming medicine to treat COVID-19 - doubtless another government ploy.
To my heroes George Christensen and Craig Kelly, hold fast chaps; it's only a matter of time before you are elevated to that highest of offices: lapdog to Clive Palmer.
Mike Sargent, Cootamundra
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DOUBLE STANDARD AT PLAY
I think there's a definite reason why the do-gooders carry on about pokies much more than horse racing, that being that horse racing is just that little bit harder to sensationalise.
Horse racing is romanticised quite often, and also made to appear somewhat glamorous (a perfect example of this being events like the Melbourne Cup).
Pokies, on the other hand, are a little more closely associated with pubs, clubs and alcohol so therefore are much easier to turn into the enemy.
The wowsers will always try to find a way to spin alcohol as being the demon drop that supposedly turns any night out into one of drunken debauchery, which supposedly always leads to violence and problem gambling.
What they tend to forget (or deliberately disregard) though, is the fact that people will always gamble regardless of whether alcohol is involved or not.
After all, gambling doesn't just occur in licensed premises, and because it can occur online, it can occur virtually anywhere.
This is why problem gambling should be viewed as a completely separate issue, rather than viewed as a direct result of alcohol.
Adz Carter, Newcastle
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