Catholic [religious bondage] Welfare [Social Services] Australia says the Treasurer's modest tax cuts will disappear very quickly for anyone who has to take their child to the doctor because of an expected increase in medical costs.Father Joe Caddy says the Budget will only increase the gap between the rich and poor.
"You'll have a two-tier society and gradually they'll just drift further and further apart," Father Caddy said.
"Pretty soon we're going to say 'what happened to egalitarian Australia?'
"There will be two Australias and the indicators are already heading us that way."
By Five Kids Anda Lowpayed Job 14 May 03
THE PEASANT: There is two Australias already and has been for some time. The ruling class is one them. How many 2nd class citizens can you think of living in Australia?
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