Coalitions criticize the ICAC state motivated by fear

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Hoping for a pit bull terrier but settling for a chihuahua. Mustafa Erem, Terrigal

Give faith a chance when it comes to a new leader

Thank you, David Gonski, for pointing out that Catholicism is not a fringe group of fundamentalists, but represents a dominant belief that nearly a quarter of Australians adhere to (Gonski defends Perrottet against criticism of religion, October 6) . Non-Catholic myself, I tire of reading those who deplore any person of faith assuming high office, as if the very fact of their faith disqualified them from doing their job. Bigotry indeed. Barbara Dufty, Morisset Park

The NSW Liberal Party has just elected a new leader and he is already portrayed as a nutcase pushing a pram and believing in God (Letters, October 6). Why can’t we give it a fair chance this Australian value that we say we love to have and see how it all plays out? Why do they need to give it a bad name first? Don’t damn him before he’s even started. Mia David, Wollongong

Profit imperatives will not allow us to meet the challenges of health, COVID, climate change, education or housing. After hearing Perrottet announce his extraordinary pride in his religion, we impatiently await that the secular values ​​he professed at the time be faithfully translated in his service to the people. We also hope, of course, that the new Prime Minister will not have to pay the Danteen price of the sin of pride by carrying the weight of his office during such a pivotal period. Delia Patricia Ratcliff, Launceston (Tas)

Can readers point out incidents in Perrottets’ parliamentary behavior so far that have indicated that his religion has negatively influenced his decisions? If he opposes abortion and euthanasia, he is not the only one to do so, regardless of their religious commitments. It does not do anyone justice to condemn and hang someone before he is tried. Tony Butler, Sydney North

People negative about Perrottets’ faith should reflect on how much the Christian men and women of the past helped establish the hospitals, hospices, charity schools and orphanages in the struggling NSW colony that we still benefit from today. ‘hui. She came from men and women determined to follow Christ and his example of compassion for the lost and needy and to lay down her life for all. It is hoped that Perrottet will demonstrate in his leadership that he is following Christ and will one day be accountable to him for his leadership of NSW. Nan Howard, Camden

Atheism appears to be an organized church with adherents defending and promoting its principles. What unifies the anti-God brigade is not only their belief in the non-existence of God, but also their hegemonic crusade to influence politics and public life. They all push, including atheists themselves, to have a unique perspective on any aspect of life, whether private, public or political. This classification is oppressive and tyrannical. God save us. Hendry Wan, Rosebery

Glasgow could give Morrison some ideas on climate

Our Prime Minister should definitely come to Glasgow to be well informed about what other countries have put in place and how they are using technology in their climate policies (Morrison cool on a trip to the top of Glasgow, the October 6). Then he can use his time, undisturbed, in quarantine to formulate truly effective and positive climate plans that will serve all Australians in the future. A victory for everyone. Merilyn McClung, Forestville

Rather than attending the climate summit in Glasgow, Morrison says his primary responsibility is to explain the government’s climate policies to Australians. Shouldn’t take long. Michael Healy, East Maitland

A green stuffing

Our government once brought us into global discredit as the premier climate denier and is now pushing us back even further from our fossil fuel-based recovery. We are now about to lock down our obsolete dig and ship it thinking while giving up our greatest green opportunity for our future prosperity (Steel your Seoul: Australia on the cusp of clean energy deal, October 6). This government thought bubble is based on green mining, transporting and exporting raw materials, iron ore and hydrogen, so that South Korea can make green steel. The government wants to sign this agreement to strengthen our references to the Glasgow climate conference. Are they serious? Keith Woodward, Avalon Beach

Reef apathy

The Great Barrier Reef is world famous for its diversity and beauty (Coral report adds to PM’s climatic woes, October 6). Are we actively working to preserve it or is the Shell motto always right? Marjie Williamson, Blaxland

On the Tooles program

Guess someone must have come together for the important work of protecting wild horses and eradicating koalas (Paul Toole will become the new Deputy Premier and Head of the NSW Nationals, smh.com.au, October 6) . Tony Judge Woolgolga

Paul Toole? Quick and most important question: what religion is he from? Not … Catholic? Peter Fleming, Northmead

Too early for the flowers

Shaun Carney is right (Mistakes, Bad Judgment: It’s Too Early to Send Tributes to Gladys, October 6). We know exactly what the headlines and political backlash would be if Dan Andrews, Annastacia Palaszczuk or Mark McGowan were investigated by an NSW-style ICAC. Gladys Berejiklian’s elevation to holiness both by the Liberal Party and by reporting on it, is all that is wrong with politics in Australia today. Jo White, Bulli

On the program of Keans

As environment minister, Kean has failed to stand up to Stuart Ayres and his ilk over the disastrous proposal to raise the Warragamba dam, a proposal that independent experts say would wipe out wildlife. and ancient aboriginal heritage in parts of Blue Mountains National Park, but would be great. for developers wishing to get their hands on the floodplains below (MPs urge alternatives to raising the dam wall, October 6). Now that he’s treasurer, Kean could have the courage of his convictions and tell Ayres that there is no money for the project. John Berry, Cammeray

With Matt Kean leaving the environment portfolio, our flora and fauna will only be poorer (Kean inherits a budget in the red, October 6). Anthony Healy, Willoughby East

Let’s be flexible

If the government can lock down and reopen LGAs and regions in the short term in response to the number of cases, why can’t the roadmap open up LGAs and regions when they reach 70% double dose (Letters , October 6)? It doesn’t matter why immunization rates vary, it only matters what the government does about it.

We’re all fed up with containment, but does exposing communities with lower vax rates to life-threatening disease really sound like a good alternative? Sue Hoad, Merewether

Unimportant joyce

The opinion of Qantas boss Alan Joyces that business travelers and tourists alike would not tolerate home quarantine is irrelevant for larger public health concerns (home quarantine cannot s ‘delay, the Qantas chief said on October 6). With plenty of skin in the game, billions of dollars for over 100 new planes, and no public health credentials, he’s the last person we need advice on best practice in a pandemic. Kerrie Wehbe, Blacktown

Getting the right value

Bet the couple from Orchard Hills would have liked the Sydney Underground to use the same appraiser who valued the Leppington Triangle land at 10 times its actual value (appraisers reduced the couples house by $ 120,000 due to trees, October 6). Trevor Stephenson, Ballina East

Corrupt innocence

Facebook started out as an innocent application for sharing, laughing, and having fun. Now, it’s hard to imagine a worse cesspool of lies, manipulation and disinformation (Whistleblower testifies Facebook puts astronomical profits ahead of people, Oct. 6). Two-sided book. Ted Bush, Epping North

Check your bill

Another way to save money on your groceries is to take a close look at your file. Since March 2020, I have ordered my groceries online and, as day turns to night, after receiving my order, I telephoned customer service by SMS to have the net result of my invoices corrected (the promotions of supermarkets can save you a bundle on October 6). It’s really weird, pricing errors always favor the supermarket. Col Shephard, Yamba

Football fever

So nice to read Max Presnells’ review of the Rugby League Grand Final (Fail is worth a mile, but don’t doubt the Rabbitohs spirit, October 6). He captured the theater of the game perfectly. It’s worth remembering that after the NSW government spent squillions to demolish our football pitches, this game in Brisbane was the first to be staged from from Sydney. Steve Taverner, Gulgong

The pleasure of trekking

William Shatner to boldly go where few men have gone before (Shatner set for the Last Frontier, October 6). George Fishman, Vaucluse

At 90, let’s hope he won’t find any Klingons on the Outer Rim. Peter Miniutti, Ashbury

A question about parenting

I just heard Dominic Perrottet described as a father of six children. Is this a first; a man being defined by his parental status (Letters, October 6)? Vivienne Mackenzie, Port Hacking

If Perrottet were a woman, with a large young family, what would it be like to take on this most demanding role? However, as a man, this is irrelevant. Anne Matheson, Gordon

Fundamental values

Why is it that when a graduate of the public school system is raised in politics, equal space is not given to the core values ​​promoted by public schools and how these values ​​have affected that person, such as caring and care? respect for others, respect for work, equity and justice, tolerance and inclusiveness (Catholic education had a profound effect on the new prime minister on October 6)? Michael Fischer, Coogee

Prime Minister from where?

The new prime minister plans to inject millions of dollars into the west, i.e. west of Sydney (the prime minister focused on the west on October 6). Prime Minister, there is much further west than Penrith. Could we please have a similar amount injected into our roads and health services? Come to think of it, there is much further north of Hornsby and south of Sutherland. Or are you going to be the prime minister of Sydney, not NSW? Ann Clydsdale, Bathurst

The digital view

Online commentary to one of the stories that drew the most reader comments yesterday on smh.com.auPM Morrison cool on Glasgow but Rudd says he has to go From Bobby Beauty: He couldn’t hold a pipe but you’d think that he could at least act as a leader and assist. Maybe he thinks it’s not a race. Or he’s waiting for a miracle.

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