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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUnlikely feminist hero: [Australian] Army chief's video message draws plaudits
His organisation is in the midst of yet another internet sex scandal but the Chief of Army, Lieutenant-General David Morrison, has emerged as the unlikely poster boy for feminism.
Following revelations of further "demeaning, explicit and profane" behaviour by his army members, the tough-talking army chief released a powerful video message on Thursday night telling defence members who degrade women: "We don't want you."
The three-minute "smack down" has earned him the tag of "feminist hero" on social media and even suggestions that he should run for prime minister.
Following revelations of further "demeaning, explicit and profane" behaviour by his army members, the tough-talking army chief released a powerful video message on Thursday night telling defence members who degrade women: "We don't want you."
The three-minute "smack down" has earned him the tag of "feminist hero" on social media and even suggestions that he should run for prime minister.
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/unlikely-feminist-hero-army-chiefs-video-message-draws-plaudits-20130614-2o86b.html
Well damn. No doubt whatsoever where he stands on the issue, and no doubt whatsoever that he's quite pissed off about it. That? That's how you confront things like this in an organization.
"The standard you walk past is the standard you accept" is a line that's going to be rolling around my head for awhile.
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Unlikely feminist hero: [Australian] Army chief's video message draws plaudits (Original Post)
Posteritatis
Jun 2013
OP
I like how he pretty much said ignoring that stuff is the same as condoning it. (nt)
Posteritatis
Jun 2013
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Whisp
(24,096 posts)1. I like people like that guy.
We need more. Lots more.
It takes guts to do that, and if you don't, then That is what is 'wussy' - right Bill?
Posteritatis
(18,807 posts)3. I like how he pretty much said ignoring that stuff is the same as condoning it. (nt)
Whisp
(24,096 posts)4. absolutely, if you are silent you are speaking for the crime. n/t
WovenGems
(776 posts)2. Good Boy
He is some gals brother and she thinks he just did what he should have done. No hoopla needed.
Whisp
(24,096 posts)5. I had to read that twice. but I think I get it now.
You mean this should not be a big deal that anyone in a position of his should say, or anyone, anywhere. This should be common - this should not be hoopla, this should be normal and not an oddity.
That would be my sisters thinking "Mom and me taught him well".
demmiblue
(36,865 posts)7. Dude was PISSED!
That was quite refreshing to view... thanks for posting.
"There is no place for you among this band of brothers and sisters," indeed!