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Geoff Pike wrote:
 
> On his first day in the Senate, WA Liberal Ross Lightfoot said -
> "Aboriginals in their native state were the lowest colour on the
> civilisation spectrum."

He's pretty much correct.  Hard to find an example of a less developed
society anywhere on the planet 200 years ago.
 
> Where does the Liberal party find these people? Remember they also found
> Pauline Hanson as well! The newly appointed Senator's remark shows
> breath taking arrogance.

Not really.

> Here we have a civilisation that lived in Australia for 30,000 plus years,

Many seperate civilisations, actually.

> in harmony with the environment,

Except for the odd bushfire they decided to start.

> without pollution,

See above.

> mortgages,

Sleeping under the stars is over-rated.

> stress,

Liar.

> No Senator, it is you that is showing your lack of civilisation and your
> lack of the big picture by making such a biased, insensitive and
> appallingly ethno-centric remark! You should resign immediately.

Don't expect him to pay much attention to you.
 
> And while I'm at it, what about his party's refusal to apologise or
> compensate for the aboriginal kids stolen from their parents over a
> period of some 60 years?

Part Abo kids?  What about all-white kids stolen from their parents - do
you want them to get compensation, and an apology, as well?

He didn't do it.  No need for him to apologise.

> Haven't they heard of the concept of collective responsibility?

Who made that gospel?