Australia Two Nations

Australia has two nations: native Aboriginal land and majority settlers' territory. January 26 should be observed as national mourning day for real reconciliation in Australia. All the talk of reconciliation and apologies did not change ground situation for the Aboriginals. George Bush killed more Americans than Osama Laden killed. Americans paid heavy price for the mass hysteria and melancholia in the aftermath of September 2001. Berlin wall was brought down but walls were erected in Iraq and Palestine. Celibacy should be abandoned by Catholic priests to prevent child sex abuse. Vatican needs transparency and external scrutiny to prevent further mafia style scandals. Abortion and euthanasia should be taken out of religious contexts respecting the individual's choice