Random thoughts and observations
The Western Australian Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has extensive powers. In addition to combating organised crime its role includes seeking “to reduce the incidence of misconduct in the public service”. The commission’s powers include being able “to compel a witness to attend a hearing, to produce documents, to obtain a search warrant on application [...]
The Fifth Woman is the first novel that I’ve read by Swedish crime writer Henning Mankel. I saw a positive review of his work in The Age last year and purchased the book while in Melbourne between Christmas and New Year. His main character, Inspector Kurt Willander, is a thoughtful introspective man who reflects on [...]
I’m sorry that will be executed today. I don’t support capital punishment. I wouldn’t care if a mass murderer was executed, but I do care that a young man who made some mistakes is paying for them with his life. It’s important to keep some perspective though. The candlelight vigils and apparent national obsession with [...]
I filled out Juliet’s citizenship application form yesterday. Two of the questions stumped me, not for their difficulty, but their inclusion. Have you ever committed any war crimes? Are you a terrorist? They’re not the exact words, but they may as well be. I can just picture Osama Bin Laden sitting in his cave thinking [...]
