Need to argue consistently and correctly, Ms Janet Albrechtsen

Comments on Janet Albrechtsen “Be like Garrett, ditch your ideals”, 21/07/2009, http://blogs.theaustralian.news.com.au/janetalbrechtsen/index.php/

The arguments by Janet Albrechtsen may be convincing if Garrett really did what he now believes and actually ditched his earlier ideals. But judged from what Garrett said to the media, he did what was required by a team player, not according to his ideals. So the whole arguments of Janet Albrechtsen’s look very shaky indeed. As a result, the title of that article does not fit into the story, or is a misfit.

What Garrett has been through is nothing short of a tragedy. He should not have been put into that sort of troubles in the first place. That reflects a misjudgment by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Garrett should have been given a different role in the government, as opposed to the environment minister.

It also reflects some potential lack of leadership skills by Garrett himself. He should be able to negotiate a better and more suitable role for himself.

They have not been done in the first place and that was regrettable. But it is not too late to make a change to relieved Garrett from his agony.