Good enough for war

there are some major differences between the codes. Football Federation Tasmania (soccer) controls all league and clubs across the whole state. Local clubs can compete on the national stage. The winner of the State KO Cup qualifies for the Round 32 and can draw any interstate club including the A League. The State League champion also qualifies for the play-off series against fellow interstate champions. Tasmanian clubs have played opponents from Perth to Brisbane in recent years. Unlike the AFL, Football Federation Australia (soccer) does not tell Tasmania they cannot have an A League team. Any proponent for a Tasmania side is advised to lodge their application to be considered for one of the two positions being made available.

Treated with disdain

THE editorial accurately depicts the feeling of many ( Mercury, March 6). Voters are treated with disdain by political parties. Promises made that are hardly plausible, funding is just not budgeted for. No real solutions for the worsening health crisis, the education system requires strong leadership and direction with adequate funding, the housing rental shortage is beyond even a short-term solution it seems. The traffic woes urgently require works to begin. If the promised four-lane Midland Highway is an indication of the ability of the returned government to lead us then Tasmanians may not wait another four years for another election. The poker machines and the planned woodchip mill at WILL Hodgman’s modifications to Tasmania’s gun laws includes the licensing of semi-automatic weapons and silencers! Why? Ostensibly for pest control and operator safety. Yet WWII infantry managed with the trusty bolt action Lee-Enfield, and against targets which fired back. And as for the ludicrous claim of hearing damage, this 83-year old still has good hearing despite many hours firing both rifles and Bren guns a long time ago!

Tally room show

WITH Tasmania the only state to have retained its public tally room for Saturday’s election, it would be a travesty of justice to deny the Tasmanian people the ability to witness democracy at work. To enable voters, and their families in some instances, to witness the ABC’s coverage with Antony Green’s cogent analysis, amongst other media organisations, plus the end of night speeches by the three major parties’ leaders, accompanied by supporter metronomic applause at every pause, somewhat similar to a Pentecostal crusade, it made a night not to be missed, with the bonus of a great educational experience.