Ann Solomon

The Cronulla riots episode played down the severity of the Lebanese reprisals. The show does mention the sexual harassment received by the white women from the men of middle eastern appearance. Yet it failed to mention the gang rapes of white women by middle eastern men, which were happening around Sydney in the years prior to the riot. These rapes undoubtedly caused provocation and contributed greatly to the outrage, anger and fear felt by the regulars at Cronulla beach. Instead the viewer is left to believe the white rioters were simply drunk and racist.