The Climate Of Fear: Australia

If the poisonous beasties don't getcha the Bogeyman will. Somehow I get the feeling the Ausies ain't going to be buying this crock.
Howard, he is such a fucking mongrel.


Residents of Australia's biggest city, Sydney, have been urged to pack a survival kit to prepare for a terrorist attack or a natural disaster.

The local authority wants people to put together an emergency "Go-Bag", including maps, food and a radio.

Officials have denied the campaign is a government attempt to create fear and enhance national security credentials ahead of elections due later this year. more