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'I first worked on Christmas Island as a mental health nurse. It was a real
culture shock. I had always referred to the people I cared for as "patients",
now I had to learn to call them "clients". I was quick to realise that the
clients were often not even called by their names – they were instead called by
the boat number displayed on their photo ID card, which had to remain on them
at all times. "673/RYB/039!". The practice reminded me of stories from
concentration camps in the second world war.'
The way we treat refugees is shameful.
Via Romana Challans, who wrote:
"By dehumanising refugees, we can dismiss them. But they have strories, and
humanity. They are us, save for stroke of fortune...."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
—
Andrew Pam
Partner, Glass Wings
http://glasswings.com.au/
