“The angel of death has been abroad throughout the land; you may almost hear the beating of his wings.” – John Bright (1811-1889), speech in the House of Commons denouncing Britain’s participation in the Crimean War.Five individuals have been convicted in a Sydney court of conspiracy to “commit acts in preparation for a terrorist act or acts”, as defined under Australia’s anti-terrorist legislation.The statistics bear repetition: at around $36 million dollars, this was one of Australia’s longest…
