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I hate manifestations of racism and vilification, but reaction when that happens for some groups is more significant than when it happens for others.

As a person who has worked in many different situations including remote Aboriginal communities, I have always seen and determined people as ‘people’ regardless of race, colour and creed.

One thing I did not like was the requirement that ‘special’ programs be put in place for ‘certain’ people, where those were watered down programs.

The clear inference was that these students were not up to ‘proper’ work, so an expectation of poor performance was almost ingrained into the system. I got into some strife for refusing to indulge in these programs.