Letter

In response to Beijing invited me to their special celebration. Here's why I'm happy to go

Common sense versus fear of uninformed criticism

This is a common sense and intelligent approach towards attendance at these important celebrations.

It is unlike the federal government which continues to pander to how they think the US and Rupert Murdoch will feel about such attendance.

Hopefully Bob Carr’s attendance will keep those important diplomatic channels open until our governments regonise the reality of the new power dynamics at work geopolitically!

— Les Macdonald from Balmain NSW 2041