Australia: Projecting Slogans Now A Crime, Genocide Is A-OK
Fouad Masri pleaded not guilty to charges after projecting phrases like “reparation for Genocide” and “occupation is terrorism” onto the Sydney Opera House forecourt. One might wonder if similar charges apply to governments enabling the very acts these projections highlight. While ordinary citizens face legal battles over a projector, Australian PM Anthony Albanese doubled down on unwavering
support for Israel, even as the ICJ investigates claims of genocidal acts. It seems calling out injustice is criminal, but arming it is merely 'foreign policy.' This isn't about property damage, it's about control over narratives. The same governments eager to criminalize public dissent against foreign policy are often the ones providing diplomatic cover and military aid. Australia's unwavering
allegiance doesn't just appear out of thin air; it aligns neatly with patterns of Western nations prioritizing geopolitical alignments over human rights. When will projecting reality be less egregious than denying it?