Comments on: Alcohol campaign should sober razor gang

By: Ross Kelso

Ross Kelso — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:01:23 +0000

Oops, URL should read http://tiny.cc/710mw

By: Ross Kelso

Ross Kelso — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:57:30 +0000

This latest Rudd 'initiative' should best be interpreted after reading the latest newsletter from the Australian Christian Lobby http://www.tiny.cc/ There is undoubtedly a close link between the first article headed "Christian vote hailed as key factor in Federal election outcome" and that immediately following "Rudd tackles teen binge-drinking epidemic" (re attracting the Christian vote in the next federal election), let alone reference to likely support for a bill proposed by Family First (re seeking Fielding's support in the Senate from 1 July 2008).

By: Arjay

Arjay — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:41:10 +0000

It is not just a binge drinking problem.We have a society that has serious discipline problems.These problems hark back to family cohesion and school discipline.There are no longer serious consequences for poor behaviour,so what can we expect from a tribal mentality that once upon a time expected to be disciplined by the environment?
Singapore has the rattan cane as a substitute for environmental paramaters.We have the revolving door of gaol,drugs and freedom.There are no circuit breakers in youth to set people straight,just DOC’s decay of continually seeking soft options.

By: Jolanda Challita

Jolanda Challita — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:54:17 +0000

There is a drinking problem out there and it will destroy our youth.
However this advertising blitz should be aimed at adults as they are the ones who are providing this environment and setting the example for the children.
You cannot ask children to do as I say and not as I do.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:07:38 +0000

Some Year 12 students were heard having a good chuckle today over how the $53m program is somehow going to influence their drinking habits.

By: Tysen Woodlock

Tysen Woodlock — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:08:29 +0000

I think Mr Rudd said of the campaign something like “It can’t do any harm and it might do a lot of good.” It seems the mere possibility of good is sufficient reason to spend $53M.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:33:51 +0000

$53m is a lot to spend on another ‘education’ program, particularly as we are suddenly expected to tighten our belts since the election.
Graham seems as amazed as I was to find that the economy was not an issue in all of the usual election blather but, as soon as it’s over, the economy is very, very worrying.

By: rossco

rossco — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:20:12 +0000

Wait for the May budget, then make a judgement about where and how big the cuts are.