[MadIvan]

Presumably lavrenti hasn't heard of London's famous Australian detention centres. In order to keep control of the Australian population in our fair city, we have built a series of detention centres, known as the "Walkabout" bar. The trap is baited by alcohol, including Crown lager. Tequila shots and very bad dance music (including Kylie) ensure the happiness of the detainees.

Regards, Ivan

[KangarooJacqui]

Thanks. I hadn't heard either, as it happens.

Reason number 3659 NOT to go to London... ;-P

Now givvish another drink.... :-)~~~~

[lavrenti]

Ah, Ivan, I see that you have chimed in. Welcome back to your second home, Free Republic.

The news of these penal colonies down under are of no surprise to me. I must opine they're a devilish trap weaved by unsanitary minds in order to ensare the fair citizenry of that far land to ensure happy compliance with certain regulations promulgated by the Government.

Crown I am not familiar with, as that I never seen it, but of course I have been occasionally enslaved by the deadly oil cans of Fosters.

Very bad dance music? Eek. Considering that great continent gave the world everyone from The Easybeats, The Church, The Missing Links, Hoodoo Gurus and INXS, I'd imagine visiting these tortures (Kylie? A fate worse than death!) upon the Aussie is more fit for Canadian Liberals, Gitmo detainees, viewers of Michael Moore films and the like. I will contact my nearest non-governmental organization in hopes the United Nations will get involved in these nefarious practices.

I am aware the City of Perth has detention centers located in WW II air hangers. Presumably those should be looked into first. If in the area, I hope you volunteer and report back your findings to the appropriate authorities.