(10/2) Mini Articles #1

Article #1

Swim-Dive-Live,, Werribee Times, 16/3/2016

Dive like a tiger shark, swim like you’re free.

My family and I love to swim. So the news that Werribee outdoor pool is to close is a kick to the guts.

Outdoor pools provide a sense of community, a form of exercise and a welcome relief on hot summer days. They must be protected.

Some of my fondest memories are of eating cornetto’s and Doritos around a local pool. It’s an Aussie tradition that must be protected.

Now more than ever society is increasingly pushed indoors by electronics that monopolise our attention, the pool is our last semblance of outdoor recreation and freedom.

Wyndham City Council must realise we will not go away. The swim WILL live on.

Nick Joshua, Teacher

Article #2

Our Land  is Girt by a Wild Lawless Sea          1/1/2011

To the editor of the Herald Sun,

I call on all Australians to protect our way of life. A way of life that is being threatened by illegal pirates and mooching human cargo. My tax dollars shouldn’t go to funding the exorbitant whims of boat people who are increasingly becoming a scourge on our society. My job and indeed no Aussie job should be sacrificed so a two-buck immigrant can be given a fair go. We live in the lucky country. Let’s keep it that way.

Andrew Charles

Werribee, Father

Article #3

12 year old betting bandits

To the editor,

I was watching the footy with my son the other day when he tells me the ‘Pie’s are gonna win becauseBetsport has them at $1.58’ and that ‘we should put 100 bucks on them to pay for dinner.’ When did the financial interests of unethical betting houses trump the rights and future of our children? When does the exploitation stop? When does the government’s financial reliance end? It seems like the only interest that isn’t being considered is our children. Who will repay for the lives, families and financial future destroyed by this government cash grab? The onus is on the government and the consequence of not acting now will be a future of forgotten morals, family violence and entrenched poverty. We need to put a stop to betting during sports so that children, our future doesn’t grow up thinking betting on sports is normal. Let’s not promote a culture of addiction.

Joshua Douglas, 4/5/2012

Werribee, Father

Article #4

Anzac Day Shame, Herald Sun, 28/4/2016

I was at the MCG on Anzac Day and what I witnessed from some members of our youth was deplorable and disgusting. At the final notes of the last post, young men in my vicinity yelled.

“GO THE f#@$%^ PIES”

Now as a bombers supporter I understand that we can’t hold Collingwood supporters to the same standard as the rest of us but some respect please.

Anzac Day must be held as a day of respect and a day of remembrance. My great uncle fought and died at Gallipoli and I think one day of reflection and respect is the least he could expect for his sacrifice.

So lets demand no Anzacs in Macca’s ads, no jokes about Anzac ghosts and no profiteering vultures.

These men fought for us. You. Me. EVERYONE. The deserve our respect for protecting our country. So rather then yell obscenities in a moment self absorption think about the sacrifice.

Lest we forget

Hector Charles, Self proclaimed representative of the people of Australia