Patriot Realm

For as long as humans have walked the earth, the issue of abortion has existed in the shadows and in the spotlight.

Following the overturning of Roe v Wade on 24th of June 2022, it is interesting to reflect on the history of abortion law through history.

There are basically two systems of law in the world, the common law and civil law.

The common law arose in England following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was so known because it was “common" to the King's courts and was based upon the precedence of previous judicial decisions, known as the Latin doctrine of“stare decisis"(to stand by that which is decided).

Throughout history, political leaders have risen to power with grand promises of reform, stability, and prosperity, only to see their legacies stained, or entirely destroyed, by scandal. Whether it be the president of a global superpower or the premier of a regional state, corruption, deceit, or ethical lapses can swiftly dismantle their public trust and overshadow any achievements.

Two glaring examples are U.S. President Warren G. Harding, whose administration was marred by the Teapot Dome scandal, and Queensland’s long-serving Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, whose grip on power was eventually eroded by accusations of corruption and political skullduggery. Both cases demonstrate how scandal doesn’t just impact the individual...it can taint entire administrations and corrode public faith in government.

High above the rolling hills, with the sunset painting the sky in strokes of gold and lavender, a wing-weary Tooth Fairy reclines atop the bright orange biplane of Ratty Airways, her tattered but shimmering wings folded neatly behind her.

With a sigh of relief, she stretches out on the canvas wing, letting the gentle breeze soothe her tired limbs. Below, the dashing rat pilot, dressed in a leather helmet and scarf, grips the controls with practiced paws, his whiskers twitching with determination. Tonight’s mission is clear: get the exhausted fairy back to base before dawn, where a mug of stardust tea and a well-earned rest await.

But for now, she closes her eyes and lets the cool night air carry away the fatigue of a thousand pillow infiltrations.

In today’s world, where chaos and uncertainty often feel like an endless storm, we find ourselves searching for something that can guide us through the tempest.

A lighthouse, standing firm against crashing waves and fierce winds, offers more than just a beacon of light; it symbolises our yearning for direction and hope.

An umbrella might shield us from the rain, but without a lighthouse, it is a fragile tool in a vast, uncharted sea. Just as we need the solid a lighthouse to guide us safely to shore, we also need the sense of purpose and clarity to navigate the crazy madness of our modern lives. In this stormy world, a lighthouse is more than a structure; it is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, a guiding light can lead us home.

To safety. 

History remembers certain individuals not just for their deeds but for the courage that defined them in the face of adversity. Grace Darling and Grace Bussell, separated by oceans and decades, became legends in their own right for acts of extraordinary bravery at sea.

In 1838, off the stormy coast of England, young Grace Darling risked her life to save stranded survivors of a shipwreck, defying the raging waves in a tiny rowing boat. Half a world away, in 1876, Australian teenager Grace Bussell rode her horse through crashing surf to help rescue dozens from a sinking ship off the Western Australian coast. Both women defied danger, social expectations, and the limitations of their time to become symbols of heroism.