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More than 800 people affected by forced adoptions gathered at the Great Hall in Canberra for the historic occasion" "Prime Minister Julia Gillard has delivered a national
apology to victims of forced adoption practices that were in place in
Australia from the late 1950s to the 1970s. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-21/pm-apologisises-for-dark-period-in-nations-history/4586358
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Dear Trish, I was so pleased to read your comments in the media. As a mother I, too, felt disgusted and overwhelmed by the fact that the Leadership Spill occurred on that day.
I was prepared to 'let it go' to concentrate on the very positive actions and intent of the day; on the wonderful speech by Julia Gillard, the camaraderie of the event.
However, when I read Simon Crean's rejoinder that he 'had to do it' that 'he had no choice' or words to that effect, I just felt so angry.
Those words resonated with me - weren't they similar to the words used on us to coerce us (and worse) into giving up our children?
This is an example, once again, of patriarchy at work; of women's experiences being washed away and silenced.
I was so pleased to see your comments in the media. I guess I do not feel worthless though - let us not allow this incident to mar the historic day.
Nonetheless, I am so glad that you raised this issue and brought it to the public's attention.
I have just emailed Simon Crean to tell him of my disappointment.
Thanks again,
Helen Lindstrom
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