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In praise of people smugglers

Stop attacking a legitimate and morally justified trade

10 August 2013

9:00 AM

10 August 2013

9:00 AM

It’s not the sentiment de jour, but has anyone considered that people smugglers might not be the root of all evil? Yes, they could probably seek out a more positive, state-sanctioned profession. Granted, their regard for operational health and safety is non-existent and puts people’s lives at risk. But the extent to which Australian politicians demonise people smugglers is disingenuous.

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