On Tuesday morning, Australian Federal Police were waiting at the arrivals gate as a flight from Brisbane landed at Sydney Airport. Among the passengers was Ben Roberts-Smith: Victoria Cross recipient, Medal for Gallantry holder, the most decorated living soldier Australia has ever produced. They arrested him in front of his twin fifteen-year-old daughters. Let that image sit with you for a moment. This is the same man who, on 11 June 2010, demonstrated extreme devotion to du

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