As the next phase of insensitivity is scheduled to take place with so-called pro-Palestinian vigils tonight, Michael has spoken about the importance of constantly debating and considering what Australia, as a liberal, democratic, free-speech-inclined society, should do when we have people among us who feel empowered to take advantage of those very freedoms and co-opt them in the most distasteful, yet legal, of ways, causing unjustifiable, inexcusable hurt to fellow citizens?

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