A new thread for Kelly sympathisers - and others of course. You will know who you are?
Not sure how to find the discussion here on Mudcat that ensued after Kelly's remains were re-interred earlier this year. Perhaps a mudelf could help.
I recall some pretty vicious unfounded personal attacks on that thread from persons apparently only partially educated to whom I suggested further reading.
Herewith some further reading...
http://www.independentaustralia.net/2011/australian-identity/republic/ned-kelly-and-the-north-eastern-victorian-republican-movem

There is a far wider debate currently in the world on Heroes and Villains. Edward Snowden is seen as either (or both?) for example. Opinion is divided on the activities of Julian Assange and Bradley Manning for their confronting the powers of empire in order to inform citzens of the heart of darkness at the core of empire. My opinions I imagine are fairly obvious. A little sedition goes a long way I think.

Prince Harry is a convenient conventional (?) high profile 'hero' because he serves mother and country in uniform and kills under orders (just like in his gamespace apparently, where he got lots of practice). I'm sure we can all think of examples of heroism and/or villainy to suit particular worldviews. Any and every soldier who dies is automatically a hero to mainstream patriots of course.

Please feel free to comment.

Regards from 40 degrees south - ShantiMan Branno