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Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals
in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to
Australia at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and
his ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown.
Treasurer
Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some
radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not
accept that Australia was a secular state and its laws were made by
parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which
has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you," he
said on national television.
"I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws
governing people in Australia, one the Australian law and another the
Islamic law, that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law,
independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the
opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then,
that's a better option," Costello said.
Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said
those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other
country.
Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who
did not want to accept local values should "clear off". "Basically,
people who don't want to be Australians, and they don't want to live by
Australian values and understand them, well then they can basically
clear off," he said. Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims
on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's
mosques.
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IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am
tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some
individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we
have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.
However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the
"politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that
our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor
do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming
to Australia. However, there are a few things that those who have
recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to
understand.
This idea of Australia being a multicultural community has served only
to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Australians, we
have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own
lifestyle.
This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials
and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.
We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese,
Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to
become part of our society, Learn the language!
Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right
wing, political push but a fact because Christian men and women, on
Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly
documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of
our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another
part of the world as your new home. Because God is part of our culture.
We will accept your beliefs and will not question why, all we ask is
that you accept ours and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.
If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like " A Fair Go", then
you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We
are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really
don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means keep
your culture but do not force it on others.
This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you
every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining,
whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs,
or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other
great Australian freedom, "THE RIGHT TO LEAVE".
If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here.
You asked to be here, so accept the country YOU accepted.
Pretty easy really, when you think about it. I figure if we all keep
passing this to our friends it will also, sooner or later get back to
the complainers, lets all try, please.
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Personally I don't believe anyone in this country should have the right to vote unless he is a British citizen.
I don't believe people should be left with a dual nationality either.
I believe anyone not agreeing with our laws should not be allowed to live here.
I think the man who threatened the life of our Home Minister should be charged.
All this I believe, but Blair will not recognise my existence.
I was only born here.
Served my country here.
Paid my taxes here
Paid 46 years into State Insurance.
Never committed a crime.
Sorry I forgot to say who I was.
I am English, a cockney born and bred in London.
And no I didn't leave during the bombing of London.
If we carry on like this we can only end up in trouble as a country.
And I do mean trouble.
Sorry fell asleep on the second line
well done I agree
Your question is Sooooooo lonnnnggg..
ty for the 2 points copy and paste "dork"
I got this emailed to me last month.. My hats go off to the Aussies.
Dont hold your breath our goverment wont do the same here..
Ahem. I'm not sure what aboriginals would have to say about that.
Totally agree!
Wow, I wish Tony Blair had the kahoonahs to say that!
So very well put too.
It's a bit long and didn't read it all. I agree.
I'm living in Switzerland it's still nice here, some of the immigrants would prefer to see it look like a dump. I'm English and I have to conform to live here, (sort of) so should everyone else, we don't go to another country because it is like home.
completely agree! 100%
No chance of our government following suit!
(from the uk)
I agree in principal - the rule of goverment before the rule of religion - but I have a problem with any religion being taught in the schools - that's what the churches/mosques/whatever are for.
Fair play to that man.. I couldn't agree more!
I think this question has crashed the system... I can't get past 'preview!'
Well what can i say,theres a job for them here in Downing street any time they wish.They would have at least 70% of this country behind them.If only we had a government here that was willing to stand up and speak out for the people of this land and not pamber to the wishes of people who want to be here but still support there own countries.You came here for a better life because your own countries knackered.As he said in his speech If you dont like our ways and ideals then go home and support your nation from there,we will not miss you,we never asked you to come here..
I agree as well. If you move to a country then you must accept the counrtys way of life, otherwise you can leave.
A country with guts. Thank god someone in the world has them. We bend over backwards to not offend anyone, the illegals are good, and awards given by congress to muslim dudes that have said they want shira law in the US.
Here, it will be up to the individual to stop the muslim madness. I dont think the govt will be either willing or capable of it. Individuals made this country, and we may once again have to fight on our own soil to keep it.
i agree. it would be great if the USA could have the balls to do something like that.
Goodness me I have read this statement word for word and I have to say I agree with everything. Speaking from UK myself, I am not religious in any way shape or form, Nor do I have a problem with it, or anybody that practices it. I feel very sad for your country(Aus) as well as mine and Im sure there are plenty of people who live in UK will agree that we feel we have become second class citizens in our own country..
Im sorry to offend I dont mean to but we are a soft touch when allowing people into our country.. I would say the same to anybody that wanted to push their religious beliefs here. Good on you for speaking out, you are very brave..
First of all that question is too long, second of all i agree with 'GUM'S' comment, third of all i agree with your comment, and i wish the british government had the balls to do the same.
Indeedy. When in Rome, do as the Romans.
Didn't they all riot and protest and call for his resignation or his death? How dare the Aussies say anything that might offend the muslims? They need to immediately issue an apology or face the wrath of allah.
Sounds fair to me.
Damn straight, mate! I wish the Bush administration had the same balls!
Look everybody, Jihad and Crusade are just two different ways of saying the same thing. It's like calling a mountain lion a catamount, or a violin a fiddle.
Bush says we're not at war with radical islam. Why the hell not? They're at war with us! Whether we want it or not--I do not, for the record--we are in a religious war. The Western Hemisphere, Western Europe and Oceana must remain secular!
In the same way that I frown on Brits who move to Spain and refuse to adapt to the Spanish lifestyle / Language I say good on the Aussies.
I would be more than willing to live there BY THEIR RULES to make up for anyone who decides to leave.
Your question is long, and unlike others I read it all, but was unable to understand what it is that you are asking, or the point you are trying to make. Sorry.
Oh abso-bloody-lutely
If I wanted to make a new life for myself in a new state I would expect to adapt to and respect their cultures and beliefs.
I'll be moving to Majorca soon - I am learning Spanish and the islands customs and history in order to understand and integrate.
I wouldn't want it any other way
So why don't the Aboriginies have the same policies and kick out the Britain's rejects who stole their land?
In fact, why not ask the native Americans in north and south America apply the same policies there as well.
It may solve a lot of problems.
I agree 100% if i went to live in say Spain i would abide by their rules as i would in any country, I'm absolutely sick and tired of these people who come to our country and whinge and moan about it if it's so bad why do they come here wouldn't be anything to do with the way they bleed our social security system dry by any chance !
I SAY AMEN!! I'm so sick of everybody kowtowing to radical bullies of every stripe. I wish our American leaders would grow a pair and say you have taken advantage of our freedom to criticize the government (try doing that in a country that demands Islamic law) so if you hate it that much go to your paradise on earth. Of course, you need to be sure you agree with their brand of Islam or your so called peaceful coreligionists will kill you in a split second.
Your question raises too many points to respond to, the most notable in my opinion is the assumption that Muslims who live under Sharia law are most likely to become terrorists. This is clearly not the case when you look at the 7/7 suspects, Richard Reid the shoe bomber, the 9/11 offenders and all the more recent stuff on the news.
None of these muslims live under the strict laws of Sharia and yet they still commited acts of terrorism.
I'm no expert but I can't really see why Australia would be a target anyway.
I hope everyone reads your question!
How brilliant is that?
This is what we should have here in the UK.
The Government have no back bone and we are generally sick of being told we can't deport this man, we have to allow this parade, etc, etc.
Why is it Muslims all over they world who seem to be causing this unrest? Why are unwilling to accept people have diffrent views and don't belive that Islam is right for them?
I'm going to cut and paste this into an email and send it to everyone i know.
My best friend is Indian, i am not racist, i even have Muslim friends who agree with my point of view,
God bless Australia.
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