Intolerable tolerance
This group of protesters tried hard to make themselves noticeable amongst the pilgrims in the Hyde Park. Their message? “We have nothing against Catholics… There is no God… it is not a sin to be gay… it is not against religion to use condom”.
Media reported later on there were heated exchanges between the protesters and World Youth Day attendees. Yes, some people took offence and exchanged words with the protesters. However, what was not reported or shown on TV was the fact the young pilgrims turned their backs on the protesters and simply walked away, ignoring them completely. After brief moment even media moved on.
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July 19th, 2008
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Ted Szukalski |
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Older Muslim Woman MG_6451
I have photographed this
older Muslim woman at the top end of Martin Place in Sydney. She was talking to someone, however a tree obscured that person thus I have only focused on her. Surrounded by the morning crowd of office workers is a typical suit attire she looked almost unaware of the morning rush hour.
Taking into account the amount of press devoted to the issue of Muslims in recent times this scene was somehow surreal. No one cared how she looked or dressed. No one paid any attention to her at all. This is Australia and I think there is a lot more tolerance in this society than we give ourself credit for.
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March 20th, 2008
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Ted Szukalski |
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