Blown out or blow dried?
“Mr Kessing also said he was “very much” annoyed at being characterised as a whistleblower.”
This has to be one of the most damning stories to ever surface about the way ‘government departments’ operate. Here’s a fellah that can see clearly and evidence, the same thing that almost aviation professionals agree with – security at airports is a risible farce. The ‘terrs’ must be rolling around the floor laughing at it. When a man can be beaten to death, on the concourse of Sydney’s major airport and the ‘security’ do nothing – well, you get the picture.
This man is no more a ‘whistle-blower’ than the Rev. Forsyth or anyone else who has put a submission in to a Senate inquiry. Just like most in the aviation industry are prepared to provide expert, considered opinion on a sorry situation – only now Kessing can safely speak out. The Senate crew can spot ‘pony-pooh’ at a mile and a half; they would not give this bloke the time of day – if they thought he was ‘full of it’.
The ‘departmental’ response has been totally characteristic. They have no one else to blame, except themselves, that this shame and scandal became public knowledge, but Kessing has been ‘managed’. The story treated in a classic manner; ‘The treatment’. First the prosecution (a threat others) the vilification (to frighten others), isolation (to publically define a ‘rogue’ element), ridicule (the derogatory ‘whistle-blower’ title to belittle) all define the first part. The second part is to dilute and dismiss the claims; then merrily do sweet bugger all about the matter except dig a hole to bury the facts. If the department ‘responsible’ is sitting on valid, valuable information and failing to act on it, then I say; they’ve prosecuted and vilified the wrong bloke.
Well, it’s game on now. Barry O’Braces, Nick X, Sterlo et al are paying attention. Kessing rings true. He deserves our thanks for having the balls and the brain power to speak of these matters. I wish there were more like him. You never know, then something may even get done before there is a need for a Senate panel, ‘in-camera’ evidence and a story for the press to feed on. Make no mistake – this is a big story; if the truth is ever fully known about the dreadful state of ‘matters aeronautical’ in this country, there’ll be changes – at government level. Hell, we may even get a minister who can think, act and speak independently, not just parrot the platitudes provided by his minders; now, wouldn’t that be nice?
Bravo Mr Kessing and well done (once again) the Senators.
Toot – toot.
“Mr Kessing also said he was “very much” annoyed at being characterised as a whistleblower.”
This has to be one of the most damning stories to ever surface about the way ‘government departments’ operate. Here’s a fellah that can see clearly and evidence, the same thing that almost aviation professionals agree with – security at airports is a risible farce. The ‘terrs’ must be rolling around the floor laughing at it. When a man can be beaten to death, on the concourse of Sydney’s major airport and the ‘security’ do nothing – well, you get the picture.
This man is no more a ‘whistle-blower’ than the Rev. Forsyth or anyone else who has put a submission in to a Senate inquiry. Just like most in the aviation industry are prepared to provide expert, considered opinion on a sorry situation – only now Kessing can safely speak out. The Senate crew can spot ‘pony-pooh’ at a mile and a half; they would not give this bloke the time of day – if they thought he was ‘full of it’.
The ‘departmental’ response has been totally characteristic. They have no one else to blame, except themselves, that this shame and scandal became public knowledge, but Kessing has been ‘managed’. The story treated in a classic manner; ‘The treatment’. First the prosecution (a threat others) the vilification (to frighten others), isolation (to publically define a ‘rogue’ element), ridicule (the derogatory ‘whistle-blower’ title to belittle) all define the first part. The second part is to dilute and dismiss the claims; then merrily do sweet bugger all about the matter except dig a hole to bury the facts. If the department ‘responsible’ is sitting on valid, valuable information and failing to act on it, then I say; they’ve prosecuted and vilified the wrong bloke.
Well, it’s game on now. Barry O’Braces, Nick X, Sterlo et al are paying attention. Kessing rings true. He deserves our thanks for having the balls and the brain power to speak of these matters. I wish there were more like him. You never know, then something may even get done before there is a need for a Senate panel, ‘in-camera’ evidence and a story for the press to feed on. Make no mistake – this is a big story; if the truth is ever fully known about the dreadful state of ‘matters aeronautical’ in this country, there’ll be changes – at government level. Hell, we may even get a minister who can think, act and speak independently, not just parrot the platitudes provided by his minders; now, wouldn’t that be nice?
Bravo Mr Kessing and well done (once again) the Senators.
Toot – toot.