Summary of 'You cunts can do as you like': The obscenity and absurdity of free speech to Blackfullas

Authors: Chelsea Bond, Bryan Mukandi, Shane Coghill
Context: Analysis of the concept of free speech and its implications for Black Australians (Blackfullas).

Deborah Cheetham: Refused to sing the Australian National Anthem due to its claim of being 'young and free', highlighting the absurdity of such freedom for Blackfullas.
Adam Goodes: AFL player who quit after facing sustained booing, representing the treatment of Black Australians.

Absurdity of Free Speech: The notion of free speech is critiqued, revealing a deeper narrative that excludes Blackfullas and ignores their historical and ongoing oppression.
Racial Contract: Engages with Charles Mills' concept highlighting that societal contracts have historically privileged white people while marginalizing Black and non-white individuals.
Terra Nullius: The myth of uninhabited land serves as a justification for settler colonialism, denying the existence and rights of Indigenou s peoples.

Black Narratives: The importance of Black literature and music as forms of resistance and understanding of freedom, contrasting with mainstream narratives.
Historical Context: Mention of significant historical dates and events, like the 1938 pamphlet by Aboriginal leaders contesting the myth of a young nation.

Racial Discrimination Act: Discussion of Section 18C, which limits free speech to protect racial minorities, and recent challenges to its enforcement.
Police Treatment: Blackfullas face systemic over-policing and harsher legal consequences for speech, reflecting ongoing inequalities.

Freedom for Blackfullas: The perceived freedom in Australian society is fundamentally challenged; true freedom is associated with the recognition of historical injustices and ongoing struggles.
Resistance through Art: The expression of freedom in songs like "Warrior in Chains" encapsulates the duality of striving for freedom while facing systemic oppression.