Letter

In response to Australia has no alternative to biting America’s bullet

Which SSN is it to be?

Mike Gilligan’s piece raises a question. Which SSN is more important to the government, seniors shower needs, or SSN submarines? The new seniors care package unveiled by Minister Rae, flouting the Aged Care Commissioner, means some seniors face paying $50 for a shower, or having to go it alone.

Rex Patrick recently outlined a comprehensive defence spend without SSNs, which left $150 billion in the kitty for things like seniors care and denticare.

On submarines we have to remember, not so many years back, Indonesia was regarded as our big threat. (Note they have just bought an Italian aircraft carrier), That aside, given the recent climate change report, and Donald Trump’s UN bluster this week badmouthing climate change reduction, the biggest threat to our overall security right now may well be the US.

— Geoff Taylor from Borlu (Perth)