Articles by Bert Hetebry

About Bert Hetebry
Bert is a retired teacher in society and environment, and history, holds a BA and Grad Dip Ed. Since retiring Bert has become an active member of his local ALP chapter, joined a local writer’s group, and started a philosophy discussion group. Bert is also part of a community art group – and does a bit of art himself – and has joined a Ukulele choir. “Life is to be lived, says Bert, “and I can honestly say that I have never experienced the contentment I feel now.”
I don't know who this is. Text: Death of Democracy?
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The price of privilege

16 September 2025 Bert Hetebry 8
Privilege: Having special rights, advantages or immunities. In Hannah Arendt’s book, The Origins of Totalitarianism, there is a chapter sub-heading “The ‘Rights of Englishmen’ v’s the Rights of Men”, dealing with racism, and how the […]
Protesters holding signs against racism at a rally.
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When will the pain stop?

5 July 2025 Bert Hetebry 2
Having coffee with a friend who had recently returned from holidaying in Northern Ireland, a visit ‘home’ catching up with childhood friends and reviving old relationships, my friend commented about the on-going political divide in […]