Ross Gittins. Obviously wants to play with the big boys. Sick of being pigeon-holed into the business section, he’s now decided to do what he thinks the big boys do. Have an opinion about life in an inappropriate way.
In his article today titled, “The punters love a good disaster“, he’s launched into a tirade against the people who have opened their hearts up to those affected by Melbourne’s bush fires.
Apparently, well according to him, he has nothing against Victorians. What? Is this some sort of manly state of origin/egalitarian type comment?
He also has nothing against bush fires. Well the rest of us do. They kill people and animals, and destroy homes.
He’s sick of the “emotional extravaganza” surrounding one of Australia’s darkest peacetime weeks.
Sure, I agree the media coverage has been slapped on thickly, but as part of the national grieving process we need to feel that we’re still connected. We need to see the recovery. We need to see that the little we’ve given may just help in some little way.
Oh, sorry Ross Gittins I’ve obviously neglected to mention, in that business sense, that our donations would be tax deductible. I’m sure Ross Gittins that I should also mention that you can even earn frequent flyer points if you donate by credit card. Because that’s what’s important to you. Is it?
Okay, Grinch Gittins. You’ve had your say. People like me will trash you. You’ll gain notoriety in an Andrew Bolt climate change denying kind of way. You’ll benefit from the suffering of others in the same way that, according to you, the major media outlets have cashed in. The circle is complete.
Ross Gittins. Have a heart. Be positive. Lord knows that’s what we need in this day and age.
