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SORRY

Today I join with the Australian Prime Minister and the present Government of Australia in saying Sorry to the 'Stolen Generation' and their families.
In Vanuatu culture, an expression of sorrow - saying sorry - means that you are standing in solidarity with that person - it is not an admission of blame, or guilt, but rather - I feel your pain, and know that if things could be changed by me, I would - but I can't - so I'll stand with you in the pain, and be sorry.

I am sorry.

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12:28 pm, February 14, 2008

Hey nice post. I had a similar reflection on Ni-Vanuatu culture in light of Sorry Day on my blog    



12:35 pm, February 14, 2008

P.S. my blog is now called 'foolishness' if you want to change your sidebar. address still the same    



9:09 pm, February 14, 2008

I see Riessen is spamming again!!! I liked your post Simon.    



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