We are the problem

The ABC devotes way too much space – over 700 words by my count – to the feeble anti-war protests across Australia. Much of this taken up by quotes from protestors, including Mamdouh Habib. Mostly, the protestor quotes are inane:

"We must never cease saying that the unprovoked invasion of one sovereign nation by others is simply wrong."

"Our security is threatened because one of its foundations has been severely cracked."

"This wasn't a war about weapons of mass destruction or to liberate Iraq, it's a war for profit for corporations."

A fomer human shield also features:

The group, which was led by former human shield Ruth Russell, read out the names of Iraqis who have been killed in the conflict.

Ms Russell says it is time for the Iraqis to manage their future on their own.

"The best thing that could happen now is that the Australians withdraw, the Americans withdraw," she said.

"The Iraqis are educated, intelligent people and they want to now take real control of their own lives, they do not need us there to help them.

"We are the problem not the answer."

Don't be so hard on yourself Ruth, you guys are more of an annoyance than a problem.