Thursday, May 6, 2010

Justice Is not a bonus at christmas.

Rev Comrade Rowley

Sydney aboriginal homeless community are upset their leading aboriginal elder, the original stolen generation, and human rights guitarist Samual Roberts was robbed of providing Christmas to his children. On the 23rd of December in the afternoon two aboriginal women turned against the community took advantage, attempted to steal his guitar, and stole $900 of Roberts concessional Pensioner bonus from his pocket near the central station at the Chalmers Street exit. The homeless managed to stop them from taking his guitar and two chased after one of the women who had made off with the money calling "Give Sam back his money. The police arrested one of the women who was later released on bail who then assaulted those that stood up for Roberts. Roberts creator of "We are Australians", who fought for land rights and the stolen generation since the time of Mabo was shocked this could happen within his own people he had considered as sisters. The aboriginal people are not only calling for community justice for Roberts but also to unite to stop continual human rights violations that continue to divide communities.

Robert's brother Henry William Cook, stated "They took advantage of him because he is crippled and homeless. We don't have much except each other as it is and now there's nothing for his children. It was wrong what they did to him especially within our own culture. It's just not on.

Samual Robert's stated, "While shocked, we are one, but we are many. For I remember those forgotten ones who have survived the white man's ways. May justice is done and the welfare of our people shall rise. For is this justice or just us?"

Rev Comrade Rowley stated, "What is it going to take for people to stop turning against each other, stop the hate, stop the blame when we can all learn together. It's this unjust system we live under that is our enemy not each other. These people are already removed from society, and we're so quick to point the finger and attack those who are most vulnerable, who stand up to it for the rights of others. It's not just about your identity this is about human life. More Police aren't the answer to a united community is no matter your identity. Rudd's 2020 white paper plan offered no real solution for the environment now nor did his one for the homeless. After 30 years of it, it's time the government made active promises now. Its time to unite as a community for the equal rights of human life."

Thankyou street level who were able to help so far, If you can stand up for the homeless like Sam please help
contact Rev Comrade Rowley 0459 771 520

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