Secure?

With agreement from the states secured today, the Federal Government will embark upon further restrictions to civil liberties.

The Prime Minister joined with State Premiers convinced that we " ... live in very dangerous and different and threatening circumstances and a strong and comprehensive response is needed."

Mr Howard continues stating, "I cannot guarantee that Australia will not be the subject of a terrorist attack, no law can guarantee that, but I can say as a result of the decisions taken today that we are in a stronger and better position to give peace of mind to the Australian community, and that is our responsibility." [The Age]

Today's decision does not protect us from terrorism but has feulled the fear that permeates our society today. Security can only be achieved through a compassionate response to a world divided by injustice and inequality! Peace of mind can only be found in reaffirming the worth and dignity of all people.

Time to open doors rather than slam them shut!