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Greenpeace Australia Pacific spokesperson Dan Cass said “At a time when
Australians are already deeply concerned about the Howard Government's
attacks on free speech and the right to protest in the name of fighting
terrorism, the silencing of a peace activist for the 'crime' of
satirising US policy will only confirm many people's worst fears.”
“Scott Parkin has broken no law in Australia and the Government has no right to detain or deport him.”
“Why is the Howard Government wasting precious resources persecuting Scott Parkin, instead of ensuring the safety of Australians?”
“Scott's mission is to end war and violence, whether perpetrated by terrorists or by governments. His weapons are humour and satire and his tools exposure and embarrassment.”
“Is that really what the Howard Government thinks is a threat to national security? Or are they rather helping the Bush Administration silence an irritating opponent?”
“Greenpeace has had the pleasure of working with Scott, both in the USA and on his visit to Australia. We admire his strength in exposing the corruption and kick-backs of US foreign policy and support his message of peace and non-violence.”
“We will continue to work to protect our democratic right to free speech and peaceful protest.”
“Scott Parkin has broken no law in Australia and the Government has no right to detain or deport him.”
“Why is the Howard Government wasting precious resources persecuting Scott Parkin, instead of ensuring the safety of Australians?”
“Scott's mission is to end war and violence, whether perpetrated by terrorists or by governments. His weapons are humour and satire and his tools exposure and embarrassment.”
“Is that really what the Howard Government thinks is a threat to national security? Or are they rather helping the Bush Administration silence an irritating opponent?”
“Greenpeace has had the pleasure of working with Scott, both in the USA and on his visit to Australia. We admire his strength in exposing the corruption and kick-backs of US foreign policy and support his message of peace and non-violence.”
“We will continue to work to protect our democratic right to free speech and peaceful protest.”
