Not at all, Sandra: I believe that behind the uneducated, arrogant reaction by Prime Minister Howard there is at least a desire to help.
This "Knee Jerk" reaction on his part is a direct result of a lack of insight on the part of himself and his advisers. How could they overlook the rights of their own people had they not been brought up in an era when Aboriginals were not considered such?
I firmly believe that with the exception of the United States, aspiring leaders do have the desire to do what's right by their fellow citizens.
I do think that he is smart enough to learn and to repair the damage.
So, Sarcasm? No. Optimism, I think.