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I simply cannot say it near as good as what J. Olaf Kleist has, so I will simply tell you to click the link and read the entire article yourself:

Demonising the weakest

To win power, the Liberal Party may again be willing to attack a group of refugees, writes J. Olaf Kleist.

KEVIN Andrews' discrimination against African refugees for apparently not integrating into Australian society is reminiscent of the rhetoric and actions against boat people during the 2001 election campaign. Yet, it seems only few remember the sad consequences of such opportunistic slander against the weakest.

Largely forgotten by many Australians, the greatest maritime catastrophe off Australian shores since World War II occurred six years ago, leaving 353 people dead on their way to Australia.

Link: The Age: Demonising the weakest