Hear, Hear! Senator Payman is precisely the type of politician of which we need many more. Indeed, it is sad that there are so few who have the inegrity and courage that she has.
The fact is, that no-one with integrity and understanding, who is aware of what is happening in Gaza, (and who couldn't be?), ought to do anything but support a Palestinian State and, not only that but the immediate and complete withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza and the West Bank.
It deeply saddens me to see how closely Albanese and the current ALP are adhering to atrocious policies and attitudes of the LNP. Of course I wouldn't want another LNP government but still, I have to say that I am not overly pleased by many facets of the current ALP one.
<< Payman's election as a Muslim woman of Afghan descent was a significant milestone - symbolising inclusivity and progress. >> Doubtless true, but I wonder whether Labor then felt they could pressure her to "tow the Party line" and (as we might say in much of the USA) "know her place." Unlike the Party leadership, Senator Payman has integrity, and they now see that she will do neither!
Hear, Hear! Senator Payman is precisely the type of politician of which we need many more. Indeed, it is sad that there are so few who have the inegrity and courage that she has.
The fact is, that no-one with integrity and understanding, who is aware of what is happening in Gaza, (and who couldn't be?), ought to do anything but support a Palestinian State and, not only that but the immediate and complete withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza and the West Bank.
It deeply saddens me to see how closely Albanese and the current ALP are adhering to atrocious policies and attitudes of the LNP. Of course I wouldn't want another LNP government but still, I have to say that I am not overly pleased by many facets of the current ALP one.
A character to admire
<< Payman's election as a Muslim woman of Afghan descent was a significant milestone - symbolising inclusivity and progress. >> Doubtless true, but I wonder whether Labor then felt they could pressure her to "tow the Party line" and (as we might say in much of the USA) "know her place." Unlike the Party leadership, Senator Payman has integrity, and they now see that she will do neither!