Not sure about the cross thing, but the switchblade did open. You can clearly see the open blade in photos of the initial strike.
The16yr old attacker was a fkn idiot kid who cut his own finger off in the attack. Sounds like the switch blade opened but didn't lock, then it closed shut on his finger on the first strike.
I think temporary powers is fine after an attack...but not if they can extend it, and not if it is an undefined length of time, and it should only apply within a certain distance of the attack.
A mob of 2000 angry locals showed up to the church right after it happened. They wouldn't let medics leave with the attacker. They had to barricade themselves inside for hours while cops dispersed the crowd.
Thats one reason the temp powers were granted. They are worried about retaliation attacks etc.
That info is very easy to find for yourself.
Not sure about the cross thing, but the switchblade did open. You can clearly see the open blade in photos of the initial strike.
The16yr old attacker was a fkn idiot kid who cut his own finger off in the attack. Sounds like the switch blade opened but didn't lock, then it closed shut on his finger on the first strike.
The priest was known for being anti covid lockdown and had a very large online audience. Called the lockdowns "mass slavery" and said the jab was pointless because of natural immune systems. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13309837/Who-Bishop-Mar-Mari-Emmanuel-Priest-Wakeleys-Christ-Good-Shepherd-Church-attacked-second-Sydney-stabbing-known-anti-vaxxer-huge-online-following.html
The attack is being treated as a terrorist attack, and police now have special temporary powers to stop/search you without a warrant because of this.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13312795/Sydney-church-terrorist-riot-Bishop-Emmanuel.html
Thanks for this. Much less sensational but makes sense.
Someone posting sensationalist click-bait instead of taking 5 minutes to actually verify for themself what happened?
I think temporary powers is fine after an attack...but not if they can extend it, and not if it is an undefined length of time, and it should only apply within a certain distance of the attack.
"10 days to stop the spread" has entered the chat.
We will see.
"but not if they can extend it, and not if it is an undefined length of time, and it should only apply within a certain distance of the attack."
My post already precludes a 2 more weeks situation.
At this stage I actually kind of agree with you.
A mob of 2000 angry locals showed up to the church right after it happened. They wouldn't let medics leave with the attacker. They had to barricade themselves inside for hours while cops dispersed the crowd.
Thats one reason the temp powers were granted. They are worried about retaliation attacks etc.
But It being a flase flag for other nefarious reasons is a possibility. The knife attack that happened 2 days before in Bondi (sounds like possible MkUltra job. Attacker being described as: "'His eyes were like empty eyes... he wasn't there") is already being used to discuss facial recognition systems being installed in public spaces, and tougher knife laws.
Slippery slopes n all
Nope.
So you don't believe they should be able to put a perimeter around the site of the attack and ensure that people aren't trying to finish the job?
Well, first of all that’s not what you said WTF, and not what I responded to.
Second, when there is an investigation the crime scene is typically closed / roped off. SOP.
Lastly, put me down for always being against more power, temporary or not.
Hope that helps clarify fren.