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12-23-2006, 08:05 PM
AUSTRALIAN ATTITUDE
Australia, December 7, 2006 — December 7, 1942, began World War II for all free nations everywhere. Until the end of time this date is indelibly imprinted as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to remind us that horrors come alive when madmen run rampant. Now, on the threshold of World War Three, sentiments of free nations are just now beginning to echo the Australian Attitude.
Prime Minister John Howard and governmental Ministers have targeted radicals to diminish the number of inevitable attacks by terrorists. Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia Law have been cordially invited to leave Australia if they do not accept that Australia is a secular state with laws made only by parliament
On national television Treasurer Peter Costello said, "I say to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia, an Australian law and the Islamic law, their teaching is a lie. If you cannot agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and you have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices [non-Australian laws], perhaps, then, that's a better option for you." 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 who do not want to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.
Prime Minister John Howard angered some Australian Muslims by saying he supported the ASIO [Australian Security Intelligence Organization] to monitor mosques activities in Australia. He said, "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."
The Prime Minister continued, "The dust from 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 that because Christian men and women founded this nation on Christian principles, 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 of 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.”
About 300,000 Muslims make up just 1.5 percent of the Australian population of 20 million. Sentiments of over 5 billion people in free nations are beginning to echo the Australian Attitude.
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Australia, December 7, 2006 — December 7, 1942, began World War II for all free nations everywhere. Until the end of time this date is indelibly imprinted as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to remind us that horrors come alive when madmen run rampant. Now, on the threshold of World War Three, sentiments of free nations are just now beginning to echo the Australian Attitude.
Prime Minister John Howard and governmental Ministers have targeted radicals to diminish the number of inevitable attacks by terrorists. Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia Law have been cordially invited to leave Australia if they do not accept that Australia is a secular state with laws made only by parliament
On national television Treasurer Peter Costello said, "I say to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia, an Australian law and the Islamic law, their teaching is a lie. If you cannot agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and you have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices [non-Australian laws], perhaps, then, that's a better option for you." 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 who do not want to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.
Prime Minister John Howard angered some Australian Muslims by saying he supported the ASIO [Australian Security Intelligence Organization] to monitor mosques activities in Australia. He said, "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."
The Prime Minister continued, "The dust from 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 that because Christian men and women founded this nation on Christian principles, 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 of 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.”
About 300,000 Muslims make up just 1.5 percent of the Australian population of 20 million. Sentiments of over 5 billion people in free nations are beginning to echo the Australian Attitude.
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