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The Age Letters

Shameful display from the 'great moderate'

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis

We do not allow this behaviour in our homes or schools, so why should we take it from them? Why won't I vote for either of you, Mr Shorten and Mr Turnbull? Listen to yourselves and tell me why I should.

It doesn't take much for your life to unravel

Illustration:
Jim Pavlidis

One of the homeless people said something along the lines of: "I am among friends here. I feel safe. It's my home. I don't want to go away." Whatever the solution, it needs to provide a sense of community for the homeless.

Reminder of suffering, oppression and death

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

Sure, we have built cities and infrastructure spanning the country. We are culturally diverse. These are significant, but not unique, achievements. Our natural history is unique. Our emphasis on Australia Day should be on our natural estate.

How did the US elect an autocratic bully boy?

Illustration: Andrew Dyson

We are about to install the least qualified, most dangerous president in our history. Combined with climate change denialists, borderline white supremacists and captains of industry who will serve as cabinet members and advisers, America is entering a very scary period.

Obama, only a few great achievements

Illustration: Michael Leunig

The office of the president, like the monarchy, is largely ceremonial and the figurehead is under strict control from the "establishment". Trump will need permission to pass wind or blow his nose.