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Originally Posted by Mister Internet
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Here's the
actual article by Germaine Greer. It is sad to know that the Guardian wasted space on her self-serving tirade.
And, here's a good rebuttal by one David Shiels...
Crocodile Man's fans bite back at Germaine
Wednesday September 6, 2006
The Guardian
Germaine Greer's suggestion (G2, September 5) that "the animal world has finally taken its revenge on [Steve] Irwin" is characteristically distasteful. Irwin made it his life's mission to educate people about the natural world and to convince them that many beautiful creatures were not as dangerous as was generally perceived. I am sure that the manner of his death would have been to his chagrin, as it all too vividly highlighted the risks involved with working in the wild. It also allowed people like Greer to imply that he had it coming. If she was a genuine conservationist, Greer would have thought about the damage that her views could do to the reputation of her cause. Instead, it seems, she has chosen to use his death as an opportunity for enhancing her profile as a controversialist. Greer represents the very worst of Australia; but, fortunately, Irwin represented its very best and his legacy will outlive that of his critics.
David Shiels
Omagh, Northern Ireland
