Bigotry still shades hope

On being informed of the commotion in the adjacent bar two other larger and more menacingly looking relatives hastily departed the dance floor in eagerness to come to the aid of family in a grossly outnumbered fight.

The bravado displayed by the inebriated thugs earlier soon crumbled into a farcical standoff typically seen when cowards are confronted with increased numbers on the opposing side.

I was informed by my mob that they noticed relief etched on the faces of the hoons as bouncers came to their rescue and ushered them away from what could have been an embarrassing defeat from a much smaller number of men.

So the next time you raise your glass in celebration of Rudd’s historic Sorry address in the comfort and safety of your office or home spare a thought for those on the street who continue to bear the brunt of those ignorant Australians who refuse to let go of a “White Australia” era where bigotry was condoned with fervour.