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Dear Peter,
Three points: on Ita, Ms Nash and Mr Huggins' mother.
On Ms Buttrose "sweeping statements". It is not a criticism of Ms Buttrose per se. Rather we may be all prone to making "sweeping statements" and it is that I wish to comment. A sweeping statement is similar to a model or world view or a particular narrative.
Such narratives are treated like a rule of thumb. It is the 'code' by which may live by. Apologies to CSN&Y's "Teach Your Children". The code or narrative may well be 100% correct. Unfortunately narratives don't explain everything or there may be a hole or holes in the narrative. It's like the discussion on this site on what is right wing and left wing and if you don't agree with everything that a certain columnist whether she/he is right or left wing, then you are the complete opposite of the columnist. This was illustrated by The Australian's Andrew Bolt calling 2GB's Ray Hadley a left-winger for not agreeing with Mr Bolt because Ray believes is serious about effects of being infected by the covid19 virus. Let's not forget that the virus is apolitical.
Whatever the model or narrative, in most cases, there is a 'hole' in the narrative that exists counter to the narrative.
On Ms Nash's knowledge of the law. It is already been said that when entering private property, that the business has the right to decide the conditions of entry such as the business's right to inspect bags on checkout. Even clubs can refuse entry to patrons if they don't meet the club's dress code.
According to the Daily Telegraph masks have been compulsory since July 22 . Seat belts have been compulsory since the 1970s and being subject to random breath tests have been around since the 1980s. They're all about safety There are occupational health and safety considerations during this pandemic and it is MY RIGHT to be safe. Everyone is subject to the same law making masks mandatory (in Victoria) regardless of gender. It is a health and safety issue.
If a judicial officer or tribunal chair was to hear her case, I hope that the judicial officer or tribunal chair can give Ms Nash gives a very reasoned judgment, say "case dismissed" and bang the gavel.
Source article:
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/bunnings-antimasker-unmasked-as-kerry-nash-former-iselect-employee/news-story/dc93504f650bd68a43119c5939fe384c (subscription may be required)
On the passing of Mrs Huggins. After hearing the recording, I found the presenter very stoic describing the passing of his mother due to the covid-19 virus. One could hear the presenter almost to breaking up. Losing one's parent is tragic regardless of the age of the deceased person whether the person was aged 28, 58 or 98.
Even though I live in Sydney and Mr Huggins' show is in Melbourne, I too felt moved and sad during the 68 second sound clip. May Mrs Joyce Huggins rest in peace, Amen.
Thank you,
Anthony of Belfield