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Post by CC on Nov 1, 2008 0:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by jelanismom on Nov 1, 2008 1:05:40 GMT -5
Yes CC I did see this, and I looked around elsewhere for more details, but all the major papers said the same thing. It's unbelievable. I liked this article online at ABCnews because of all the readers comments. Check them out. abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=6153102 |
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Post by Tammy on Nov 1, 2008 2:28:49 GMT -5
OK... I think I am in a position to comment here...
I can tell you that the Australian community and general public is VERY supportive of theis family's claim.
There is also several Government Ministers backing them up.
Yes, the Immigration laws may be harsh, old fashioned and archaic, but it has NOT been said that this family cant appeal. They will be appealing the decision and hopefully a better outcome will prevail.
Sometiomes older aws need someone to challenge them before they are changed. This family will be trailblazers.
Here is a link to an online petition, conducted by the Down Syndrome Association of Victoria.
This website also has links to other press releases etc.
Please feel free to look.
As for the comments on the US ABC News site...
Maybe some of those people should stand back take a look at Americas Human Rights History and take their heads out of their butts!!
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Post by jelanismom on Nov 1, 2008 4:22:30 GMT -5
Tammy I was referring to the tone of the comments in favor of our children with Down syndrome not towards the bashing of the Australians or the government. I reread the comments, sorry.  Where is the link you mentioned? |
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Post by Tammy on Nov 1, 2008 4:34:20 GMT -5
Sorry, the link wasnt there... www.downsyndromevictoria.org.au/I apologise too if I sounded harsh. I wasnt having a go at you and I didnt intend it to sound personal. I was just ticked off by a lot of the comments on that News site. I am pleased so many people are ready to get up and bat for someone with a disability, but it is easy to jump on a media fueled bandwagon without fully knowing or understanding all of the facts and circumstances involved. This family has my support. |
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Nov 1, 2008 10:56:02 GMT -5
I hope they get to stay. They wil be in my Prayers
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Post by sd112170 on Nov 1, 2008 19:26:33 GMT -5
Same here Jenn. There are alot of emotions flying around this matter.
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Post by jelanismom on Nov 2, 2008 17:04:43 GMT -5
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