"Balancing Safety and Compassion: A Citizen's Reflection on the Tampa Incident"
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Subject: A Concerned Citizen's Thoughts on the Tampa Incident
Dear Australian Government,
I hope my letter reaches you in the best of health and spirits. I wanted to talk about a very important event that has been making headlines recently: the Tampa incident.
As a proud Australian, I feel compelled to express my points of view on this happening. First, I understand that it's important to keep Australia safe, and this includes meticulously examining who comes into our country. It's similar to our own homes. We would not easily let strangers in without asking questions first, would we?
Nonetheless, the people on the ship MV Tampa are not just strangers; they are refugees. They left their homes because they were not safe and hoped that they could find safety and a better life in Australia. Put yourself in their shoes - wouldn't you do the same, if you were scared and in danger?
I love Australia, and one of the things I love most is our kindness towards others. We help people when they fall off their bikes, care for animals when they're hurt, and even share our sandwiches when someone forgets their lunch. So, I feel letting the refugees come to Australia is the same kind of kindness. It's just like sharing our big Australian sandwich with people who are hungry and have no food.
There are worries that if we let these refugees in, too many people will come and Australia won't be able to help everyone. Yes, that's a real concern, and it's paramount that we ensure our resources can accommodate everyone.
But instead of turning them away completely, maybe we can find a solution? Something like creating a system that checks the people coming in, just like how we have rules for who can adopt puppies from the animal shelters.
We can also encourage other countries to help, like if the whole school works together to pick up the rubbish instead of expecting one or two students to do it all!
In closing, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I believe in balance. One where we maintain our safety and resources, but still show kindness and compassion to those in need, just like true Australians!
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. Keep up the good work!
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Prompt: Write a letter to the Australian Government at the time the Tampa Incident happened. What would you say to the Australian Government? Explain your reasons for or against letting refugees come into Australia at the time. make it yr 5 level
Response: Subject: A Concerned Citizen's Thoughts on the Tampa Incident Dear Australian Government, I hope my letter reaches you in the best of health and spirits. I wanted to talk about a very important event that has been making headlines recently: the Tampa incident. As a proud Australian, I feel compelled to express my points of view on this happening. First, I understand that it's important to keep Australia safe, and this includes meticulously examining who comes into our country. It's similar to our own homes. We would not easily let strangers in without asking questions first, would we? Nonetheless, the people on the ship MV Tampa are not just strangers; they are refugees. They left their homes because they were not safe and hoped that they could find safety and a better life in Australia. Put yourself in their shoes - wouldn't you do the same, if you were scared and in danger? I love Australia, and one of the things I love most is our kindness towards others. We help people when they fall off their bikes, care for animals when they're hurt, and even share our sandwiches when someone forgets their lunch. So, I feel letting the refugees come to Australia is the same kind of kindness. It's just like sharing our big Australian sandwich with people who are hungry and have no food. There are worries that if we let these refugees in, too many people will come and Australia won't be able to help everyone. Yes, that's a real concern, and it's paramount that we ensure our resources can accommodate everyone. But instead of turning them away completely, maybe we can find a solution? Something like creating a system that checks the people coming in, just like how we have rules for who can adopt puppies from the animal shelters. We can also encourage other countries to help, like if the whole school works together to pick up the rubbish instead of expecting one or two students to do it all! In closing, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I believe in balance. One where we maintain our safety and resources, but still show kindness and compassion to those in need, just like true Australians! Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. Keep up the good work! Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
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