Thank-you

Thank you, Mr. Rudd.

Thank you for finally formally recognising that, generations back, we did wrong.
Thank you for using such sympathetic and genuine words in apologising.
Thank you for allowing Australia to feel proud for acknowledging what was not right and beginning the process to change.

Although its just an apology; it means a great deal to many people. It’s the first step.
I sincerely hope that the formalised apology can bring closure and relief to many indigenous Australians who have suffered. Let’s not allow any more people to go through what they have been through. Let’s begin a new Australia.

Mr. Rudd’s Speech:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/rudds-apology-revealed/
2008/02/12/1202760286861.html