I would like not to judge an entire group of people by this a-hole cop. I know some aboriginal elders spoke out against what he did. I wish more would.

I get it. The thing is that they don't, not vociferously enough anyway. All we seem to get is justification for things like this and in this day and age I (and I speak for myself here) do not believe it's enough.

I have a mate who is aboriginal and I spoke to him about this and he says that were he to speak out too loudly about something his community would not take kindly to it and so he remains silent...I think that happens a lot in society in general too. More should speak out though, as you say.

I understand their need, or desire, to remember the old ways, however I don't believe it should be a justification for brutality of this nature, nor do I believe that a person should have to remain silent for fear of reprisal.

Thanks for your comments. I knew when I posted this that there may be some remarks that leaned one way or another however felt strongly enough about it to immortalise my thoughts on the blockchain. I certainly don't expect others to agree with me, or to feel inclined to divulge their true feelings on the matter. I may possibly lose followers over the post but I'm ok with that too.

I feel sorry for the wombat. Being stoned to death can't be pleasant and wombats are such gentle creatures. It must have been horrific.