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Roc Findlay's avatar

Crikey that was tough to read, all the best. Busted system.

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Heather Rays's avatar

Wow Michael…..just wow. I was transported along with you and actually “felt” the despair of these people that you so aptly portrayed in your piece….😓🙏

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Glenn Pearson's avatar

Radicalised by my grocery bill.

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Anne Meredith's avatar

Is heart-breaking to read of that poor woman's plight . I have actually seen some Mother's in the stores at Aldi and /or Woolworths with 2 or 3 children , I believe now,

there are thousands PLUS more

shoppers 'UNDER THE PUMP' .

Really , causes one to feel downhearted . Mostly, many are being as frugal as .

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Bill Trevillian's avatar

Hard read. Even at the time without children the intimidation by just turning an aisle for bread, you didn’t know if you were to be pulled over and questioned. An evil time that had nothing to do with safety but ground work for a compliance state.

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Pia's avatar

Harsh reality unfolding in a beautiful word observatory. In contrast to it I delve into the kingdom of God which is inside and recreate a loving world, I try.

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