Do you think the 17 year old male who stole the Brighton RSL Australian flag, urinating on it and torching on it has received the rightful punishment?
There have been calls for the male to be jailed, rather than a good behavior bond and for a public apology to all members of the RSL club, possibly even Australia.
Behind closed doors, the male apologized to RSL President and a small contingent of dignitaries which has caused public outcry.
Would it have been sensible to get the male to stand before a few hundred people and media and apologise?
I think not. The riots were a terrible reflection on Australian multi-culturalism and reflected poorly on racial differences between Lebanese Australians and Caucasians. If the apology had been public, this would have stirred further racial differences and given rise to further unrest.
A letter should be written by the male and handed to all members of the RSL club as a mark of respect and remorse for his actions.
It does make you question, what the price of the Australian flag is?
To all Australians and particularly RSL members the flag symbolises unparalleled pride and nationalism. If someone is to disrespect it so despicably, then should they be allowed to just apologise and continue living in this country under the Australian flag?
The punishment should be education and understanding. This male should have been ordered to do community service and be taught what the meaning of the flag is by helping the RSL veterans and therefore learning to respect the flag.
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