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Bad language from the PMReports in the media about Prime Minister Kevin Rudd using foul language in a meeting with Labor backbenchers have raised the issue of whether such language is appropriate from a Prime Minister. The report that broke the news referred to Mr Rudd as 'church-going' - raising the question of whether this is appropriate behaviour for a professed Christian. Bill Muehlenberg noted that we can all make 'mistakes' but pointed out that Mr Rudd, when questioned about his repeated use of the 'f-word', refused to apologise for it. These are significant questions - should we expect more from our PM? Should he be a better role model for our children? We believe the answer to all of them is 'yes'. The email we sent out in this follows... with links to media reports. Why not let Mr Rudd know you're concerned about his behaviour - and discuss it on the young adults' forum on our Resistance Thinking website. E-News: Swearing from PM Kevin Rudd - is it appropriate?We are deeply concerned about recent media reports of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd using explicit foul language (the f word) in discussions with several Labor Party backbenchers, including three women. The first report was by Glen Milne in The Daily Telegraph(see links to reports in attached document) who noted his previous 'temper tantrums' (eg RAAF hostess) - of course he noted that Mr Rudd is "church-going". Mr Rudd refused to apologise. In fact he said to the media ''I think it's fair to say that in the consistent tradition of the Australian Labor Party we're given to robust conversation. . . I make no apology for either the content of my conversation or the robustness with which I expressed my views.'' [emphasis added] Example of the Prime Minister We should expect our leaders to be responsible in their speech and actions and consistent in their behaviour. This is a terrible example to our young people - if they see or hear the PM swearing like this our young people and children will think it is OK - and it is not! John Morrissey, of the Australian Family Association, told the media the speech was "quite reprehensible". One TV news report said that it seems we have one image of a polite and restrained Prime Minister in the public arena and quite another image in private. Not the first time Not the only one Appropriate behaviour for a Christian? Our response? We don't think it is appropriate behaviour for Christians - or our Prime Minister! Action - Write to Kevin Rudd .... Have your say!Write to Kevin Rudd and point out that his explicit language is totally inappropriate and is a very poor example to our young people and children. Ask him to apologise for it. _________________________________________ Cameron Spink, our new Resistance Thinking Co-ordinator, has posted an article on the RT website about this matter and posted a question on the RT forum to discuss:
Why not check out the Resistance Thinking Forum? It's designed for those aged 16-30, but anyone can comment! Just register to make a comment... Links to Media reports - Kevin Rudd's language Rudd's 'f***ing' rant at factions Kevin Rudd admits expletive-filled tongue lashing Kevin Rudd stands by foul-mouthed rant at MPs Backbenchers feign shock over PM's F-word Rudd outburst an abuse of power PM not sorry for f-bomb, Gillard says she's guilty of using 'robust' words |