Quote:P2 – “Well the former miniscule did that but that was like water off the duck's back for Murky & his three stooges to completely obfuscate & whitewash”
Back in the good old days, in theory, before a man (or woman) was hanged the case against had to be proven beyond reasonable doubt; to achieve this evidence was required which was tested and the jury then had to decide whether the prisoner was guilty or not. As time progressed the method and process became more complex but the principal remains the same.
Now we have CASA essentially on trial. Rev. Forsyth, prosecutor, has won the day and proven that the prisoner at the bar is indeed guilty. A jury of peers has confirmed this and a minister of the crown has agreed with that verdict, which rules out an appeal. These days, the bad ‘uns ain’t hanged. Rehabilitation is the way, so our miscreants must agree to reform and rehabilitation programs.
This of course relies on the leopard wanting to change it’s spots. There is no damn point to all of this unless an equal burden of proof that the ‘reform’ has actually occurred is provided. In short, CASA cannot amble about the country side telling everyone who’ll listen they are reformed and improving; they must provide empirical evidence that the cure has taken effect.
Since Forsyth I can find no evidence to support real change; there simply isn’t any. Lots of smoke, plenty of mirrors lots of bling and window dressing; but SFA of an empirical nature. There is however a mounting pile of ‘evidence’ that they have simply become even more cunning and improved their camouflage. Some of the tales from folk who have, of necessity, been forced to deal with CASA report that behind the smiling façade, the intent and malice still lurk, as angry and aggressive as ever.
Before I can believe there is a change I’d need to see clear evidence of that change. Before anyone even thinks of ‘assisting’ this process a clearly defined raft of real changes must be clearly demonstrated.
Why? Well, IMO CASA and only CASA created the current mess; their ‘experts’, their management and their ‘executive' are solely responsible for the industry mistrust, disdain and dislike. If ‘we’ help to build a better system the same incumbent incompetents will remain ensconced. The same attitude of arrogant superiority will pervade on the top floor and any credit for helping will be claimed as their own. By assisting, we perpetrate the fraud and are guilty by association with future relapses into bad faith.
Let’s see some prosecution of managers and FOI’s, those who have, thus far, gotten away with some despicable acts. Let’s see some firing and hiring. Show us a cooperative act that is not window dressing. There is a long, long list of bastardry, incompetence and vicious attack. Show the industry that the miscreants have been punished not cosseted, protected and promoted.
Otherwise, reform is, and remains a fairy tale, a fraud. Assisting to perpetuate this fraud will not improve industry’s lot one iota. Not until repentance, restitution and punishment has been delivered; then we can consider rehabilitation. Anything less is bollocks.
It wearies me; Forsyth and Board have much to do and the clock is ticking while those that created the mess get comfy and feel secure. Best crack on then, before the slime oozes through the gaps and contamination spreads. Exemptions anyone?
Toot FCOL bloody toot.