A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued that the ban, in place since 2006, denied him the right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian".
You should have been an aboriginal, the authorities would have shit themselves at the thoughts your culture had been disrespected! Why is it banned anyway?
Authorities in the state of Victoria say inmates may use the strong-smelling paste to disguise contraband substances or to brew alcohol behind bars.
Ah. Well, better than eating the stuff I guess....
And on Monday, a Supreme Court judge rejected McKechnie's appeal, saying the prisoner's "cultural rights are limited primarily by the fact he has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment".
As is only right. And as should apply to all in this position, not just some!
Tried Vegemite, which is supposed to be that country's version of Marmite, while in Australia. I think it's best for the world if it remains in the Southern hemisphere.
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