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They should be caught, tried and charged under Australian laws. Most countries have in their laws that people will be removed for the major crimes (violence etc
by monksy 7y ago
They should be caught, tried and charged under Australian laws. Most countries have in their laws that people will be removed for the major crimes (violence etc).
If you're in a country where you are not a citizen you are a guest. You wouldn't go to someone's house, create a lot of trouble, and then expect to be able to stay do you?
- addicted 7y agoThe guest framing applies equally to the people supporting the Hong Kong protests. Students shouldn't behave like guests in countries which value freedom of speech. However, students who engage in violence and intimidation should certainly be removed from the University based on the rules almost every University has regarding what constitutes acceptable behavior, and in this case it seems they would also have broken laws by attacking the original protestors.
- monksy 7y agoI got the impression he was referring to the counter "protestors", (if you're "protesting" in a violent way.. that's a riot, not a protest). My understanding of the counter-protesters were not citizens of Australia. Despite being a student, it doesn't change that they're guests. This is frequently warned on the State department's travel guides. NEVER join in on foreign protests, not all countries have the same rights in those reguards.