I knew Australia was conservative in a lot of ways, but I was really surprised to learn about that! I'd rather think of it as the land of tinnies and barbies and footy, than of silly laws.
The government is far more conservative than the people. They apply draconian laws to the internet because they don't understand it, and our isolation lends itself to rule through ignorance and fear.
We sure have our share of that. Except of course it's presented as wisdom and courage. Like bravely standing up for teaching Creationism in public schools, because science is scary and wrong.
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Date: May. 2nd, 2014 12:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: May. 2nd, 2014 12:13 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: May. 2nd, 2014 12:20 am (UTC)We sure have our share of that. Except of course it's presented as wisdom and courage. Like bravely standing up for teaching Creationism in public schools, because science is scary and wrong.
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Date: May. 2nd, 2014 12:23 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: May. 2nd, 2014 01:07 pm (UTC)