An apology to the Stolen Generations by the Australian Federal Government, February 13, 2008, Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaking.
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsTVHWClpRE
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2KQYD_OG8
Duration : 0:9:12
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
NativeSupport, it …
NativeSupport, it doesn’t matter if Kevin Rudd didn’t mean it, he was saying it on behalf of the people who elected him, knowing he would apologise. I wanted the apology, so I voted for him. So in this instance, I like to think Mr Rudd, though he himself might not have meant it, was talking for us.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Unfortunately I …
Unfortunately I have to tell that it’s not what you think, Mr Diddle. Kevin Rudd wasn’t really sorry, nor was the Australian government. Therefore an apology by Obama wouldn’t have any meaning either as neither did the apology by Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper.
Listen to what Bob Randall has to say:
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November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I served with some …
I served with some Australian soldiers in Vietnam long ago and fell in love with their incredible spirit. Great warriors, but so fun loving. Since then I have had an admiration for all things Australian.
As an American, I’m sorry to say (and a bit embarrassed to admit) I just recently heard of this incredible step toward reconciliation. Bravo, Australia! I’d expect nothing less from such remarkable people.
I wonder if our new American president would be interested in our own Sorry Day?
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Well, let’s hope …
Well, let’s hope that this speech was a standard that Kevin Rudd has set, and that the governments actions to follow this speech will speak louder and resonate into the hearts of humanity.
Everyone wants peace, but we sometimes forget that healing and restoration needs to take place first.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
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November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
This was a historic …
This was a historic moment for Australia. It takes a great nation to admit its past wrong-doings and outline the steps for reconciliation. It takes courage to say “Sorry”.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
That’s true. …
That’s true. Italians should apologize to Germans that they invaded Germany 2000 years ago. And Greeks should apologize to Persians that Alexander the Great conquered Persia 2300 years ago. And Persia should apologize to all nations that they conquered 2500 years ago. And so on and so on. Hopefully, we will finish all the apologies when we get to the age of Sumer.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Ahh back when Kevin …
Ahh back when Kevin Rudd was cool.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
This apology/speech …
This apology/speech is the most beautiful & noble thing I have seen in so many years. This is why we Humans can still hope for peace & love on this Earth & truly make things better.This is why all good Australians who support this apology should be very proud of their nation & themselves.I never thought such a great leader & Humanist like Kevin Rudd existed in Australia.I am totally surprised & happily amazed by this speech! It’s a pity that not many countries have such a great leader as Mr.Rudd
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I think this was a …
I think this was a very imprtant step to be made. But the Australians are not the only ones who should apologize…
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Im only just …
Im only just hearing this speech by Rudd now. Thanx DaSuthNa for posting this. I read John Pilgers book, New Rulers of the World(2002), there is a final chapter devoted to this genocide in Aussie history. Rudd saying sorry is a good start may it continue unfettered. I am proud to be an Australian now yet before I was never proud to be a white Australian. I was at the 1986 rally from Redfurn to Mrtn Place calling for a Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody. now Finally some real light.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
As a white person …
As a white person if you auzzies are really SORRY move back to Europe, come back to europe fellas and give the land back, same goes for the yanks, give the land back to the native american indians and mexicans, same with South Afrcia, come to Europe and hand it back to them
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I laugh me broken. …
I laugh me broken. The whole Commenweath has however, thus a lot of mud in being. Even the queen would have had to apologise how much death it gave in English wars in the history. It is for me still about the question, why the Britten and other Europeans took the right to occur in other countries, and to rob them
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Doesn’t K Rudd …
Doesn’t K Rudd deserve the Nobel peace prize? Let’s hope his grand speech will have grand consequences!Peace!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Australian …
Australian Aboriginal tribes are not the descendants of slaves (although there were forms of enslavement), but the original inhabitants of this country. I don’t know that there were many hangings; Lynch mobs seem to be far more common in American history. The stolen generations were kidnapped, torn from their families, but they weren’t sold (that I’m aware of).
A Koori (for example) really has more in common with a Cherokee than with an African American.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
yea reparation for …
yea reparation for descedants of slaves and lynching and those blacks that their kids were kidnapped or sold!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
You mean …
You mean reparations ?
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I’m glad they …
I’m glad they understand their mistakes now, and want to redo the sins their grand parents did!
now, it’s time to pay repression!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
TYPE IN-Kevin Rudd …
TYPE IN-Kevin Rudd the great pretender.
the all time classic!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
How could I assume …
How could I assume he means by mandate when he says referendum? And I am not on his back, I was just a little stunned.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I think he means by …
I think he means by mandate. You know what he meant, get off his back.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
blacklotus69 a …
blacklotus69 a national apology by referendum. Are you serious? You do realise that referendums in Australia are only used to amend the constitution?
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Fucking asians… …
asians…wait….
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
I agree. It takes …
I agree. It takes courage – especially from a head of state – to apologize and admit a wrong doing.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Australia has a …
Australia has a great leader in office. All Australians deserve respect making this happen.