Yes, no or I don't know
No doubt people have seen the phenomenal publicity for voting "yes" at the upcoming referendum.
It almost seems unanimous.
I don't intend to influence people one way or another, but it seems some reasoning needs to be had.
Altering the Constitution is a massive action to take.
It should only be done if there is a major error in it.
If it gets changed once, how easy will it be to do it again? How frequently will it now be changed?
Isn't it ironic how all the advertising on mainstream media is to vote "yes"?
Perhaps some investigation needs to be done to understand why the politicians really want a "yes" result so badly?
Why are all the organised rallies for the "yes" campaign considered "official", yet anything organised for the "no" perspective considered "unofficial"?
There seems to be a lot of confusion as well as a lack of information regarding the plans of the government with this change.
I wonder if this is on purpose?
For non-Aboriginal people, it's worth speaking to Aboriginal people to understand their perspective.
Personally, I don't know a single one who wants to vote "yes".
I am told that a large proportion are against it.
It would be a huge shame if they did not want this change, but had to cope with it passing due to the number of non-Aboriginals who thought it was in their interests.
Perhaps this is the government strategy all along?
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Email, 29 Sep 2023
Mike Gallagher, Ettalong