An attack on the common man
ABETZ AND THE BRADDON POLL
POLITICIANS from the major parties are clearly concerned there is a person talking about the genuine concerns held by local people about the impact of irresponsible fishing practices on the North-West Coast. The policy of relocating thousands of seals has put at risk the livelihoods of local fishermen and the lifestyle we would hope to leave our children in the future.
Proposals for huge corporate salmon farms will only make this worse by devastating the spawning grounds for the sea life that actually belong in this region. Perhaps a person who is actually representing the interests of ordinary people has the politicians worried their true allegiance to corporate interests is being exposed.
The attacks on the good character of independent candidate for Braddon Craig Garland is a classic example of trying to distract attention from the important things he has to say. The Liberal Party must be worried people are listening to Garland. They have no credible response to the concerns he has raised. They don’t like the message, so they attack the messenger. This is the sort of appalling tactic that is making people lose faith in our politicians and our democratic system. It also shows how out of touch these people are.
Like many on the North-West Coast, I am proud to say I know Craig Garland and I can to attest to his good character. He is a man who respects women and to suggest otherwise is simply wrong.
The mudslinger
IT’S times like these I question what Senator Eric Abetz does. He emerges quickly whenever someone mentions “green” or “union”, and seems overly fond of being outraged. This Braddon by-election however sees Senator Abetz in his element, throwing muck and ignoring the real issues.
At it again
ERIC Abetz at it again. First Justine Keay was attacked for being a dual citizen. Now he enters the fray against the independent candidate for Braddon Craig Garland in support of his extreme Right factional colleague Brett Whiteley, who was convicted of electoral misconduct, leaving Liberal President Geoff Page trying to explain it all. Whiteley, a permanent backbencher, will vote to restore Tony Abbott to the Another way to have your say themercury.com.au readers have another way to have their say. It’s free to use, just register and have your say. For more details and to register, visit the website. leadership and Eric to the Ministry. Moderate Braddon voters can protest the Abetz interference by voting 1 Independent and 2 for the Abetz candidate.
Play the ball
ERIC Abetz you’re a dinosaur — time for you to go. It’s a wonder the Left wing of your party hasn’t already ousted you. Independent candidate for Braddon Craig Garland is an honourable and trustworthy gentleman who I rather trust to govern for all — not just the dinosaurs that attack the man rather than the ball.
Liberal ideology
I GET the feeling Simon Behrakis’s love for cars (Letters, July 11) has less to do with traffic and more to do with politics. Nothing boosts the Liberal vote like an ideological potshot at the Greens. He can hardly get around town with his face and name plastered on the side of a push bike can he?
Council coup
WE have to ask do we need a state government. Looks like the Hobart City Council is planning a coup.