Letters to the Editor on men’s mental health
This week, InDaily readers have their say on a mooted Minister of Men and an overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Responding to Minister of Men on cards for SA
With all due respect, I appreciate the concerns about men’s mental health; however, I believe that in a man’s world, most parliamentarians are basically ministers for men.
Perhaps we should be looking more closely at social justice. When so many families are struggling, and men cannot provide adequately, this may lead to mental health issues. Dare I mention the gambling industry impacting families so severely, along with many areas below the surface that we need to address to fully understand what causes deteriorating mental health in the community?
It’s not just a gender issue. It’s the social expectations and the availability of supply to reach them.
For example, the young adult men in my family struggle with the cost of living, including the availability of housing, the cost of education, healthcare and childcare. These are the issues we need to target to give men a better life. – Ruth O’Neill
Men have always dominated this patriarchal society. What is required is more sensitivity toward women, who are stronger and more resilient than the weaker genome, but are subjected to such brutality from these people.
No to further ball scratching. – Gavin Blake
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Responding to NDIS falls victim to familiar scare tactics – while untouchables roll on
The so-called untouchable fuel “subsidy”, the fuel excise levy, was for road vehicles, cars and trucks. It was never meant for off-road use (i.e., private roads, farms and mines). The excise was introduced in the late 1970s – you are totally misconstruing the issue. – Graham Caracciolo
Responding to How big? SA MP fights boundary change to electorate covering 92 per cent of state
An interesting article.
As a long-term resident of the electorate and a passionate environmentalist, I have always felt underrepresented and noticed Venning’s omission in his list of who he represents. As such, I feel including some new voters from the city fringe would better reflect the diversity of the electorate.
Bring on the changes, I say, and a perfect time to honour an incredible Aboriginal elder. – Janine Weatherstone
Responding to Traffic slowdown: North Adelaide golf blueprint reveal as govt’s midnight takeover looms
Fees at the Par 3 in North Adelaide have just been increased for the second or third time in two years, and concession rates have been scrapped. This appears to be in anticipation of heavier demand when the South Course closes. – Stephen Marlow
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Responding to Adelaide University considers dropping Santos name
Another idealistic approach. A minority of people are protesting against a company whose financial support for the university should be welcomed. The last few weeks should be a huge wake-up call to the likes of Adam Bandt. We need Santos and like-minded companies to continue and expand their drilling and exploration now.
Our universities need continuous financial support, and should be proud of Santos’ contribution to SA and the university. – Peter De Garis
Responding to SA narrowly avoids ‘Nincompoop democrazy capital of the world’ mantle in election count
They would not have been ticked off the roll. This only occurs when issuing an ordinary vote. These ballot papers would have been checked in when received from the individual booths, but it seems there was no checking that they were sent on to the state office, from where they should have been distributed back to the electorates to which they applied. – Yanni Yanapoporopoulos
Responding to New Moonta Mines closure after claims of car tailing and death ‘threat’
The National Trust has mishandled this matter from the beginning.
They should hand the museum over to the Copper Coast Council and Copper Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association, so as not to jeopardise the UNESCO World Heritage listing.
The Moonta Mines Museum is too important historically and culturally to be so dangerously mishandled in this way, not to mention the distress caused to the loyal local supporters and volunteers. – Barbara Fergusson
Responding to Rich kid party drug on rise in SA
Why anyone, ‘rich or poor’, would willingly take ketamine as a ‘party drug’ is beyond me. I was prescribed this drug together with fentanyl after undergoing emergency surgery. It was absolutely horrible in the sense that your brain plays wild tricks with you, and I was desperate for it to stop. I was so glad when they weaned me off of it. I now have it documented on my health records and medic alert patient information, to never give me those drugs ever again. – Davina Dolman
Responding to ‘Cornered rats’: Former BP boss urges gas export tax
Totally support the proposed 25 per cent export tax as indicated in the article. If considered, is it possible to allocate in the budget to support and modernise electricity production facilities in order to reduce the cost/s of electricity, gas and petrol? – Romeo Esangga
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