THREE CHEERS FOR AUSTRALIA

[cheeky^Wolf 0]

I received this in an email today and thought it quite interesting......

I wish the leaders of our country, Canada, would take a stand like Australia.....

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on 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.

USA, Canada & UK..... ARE YOU LISTENING?

Quote:

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, then 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/Canadian/US/British et al 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 (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers, lets all try, please.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE, PERHAPS WE CAN CREATE A GROUND SWELL AND SEND OUR POLITICIANS THE MESSAGE THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF US BELIEVE AS THE AUSSIES DO.........

[yabasta 0]

So perhaps the Aboriginies should follow suit.

[incanada1234 0]

Awesome!

[raymaga 25]

WOW!!!! I guess we know how you REALLY feel!!!!

This post will make for some "interesting" reading throughout the day.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

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.

That sounds reasonable to me. We need the same thing happen with the Christian Fundamentalists who don't want separation of church and state.

[incanada1234 0]

I was feeling bad for how much Lisa was bashing you, Steven, but I find myself wanting her to show up to this thread and do just that right now...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I was feeling bad for how much Lisa was bashing you, Steven, but I find myself wanting her to show up to this thread and do just that right now...

I'm sorry if I'm being a little provocative, but it is true that we have some extreme fundamental Christians who want to disregard the laws of the land, saying they answer to a higher authority. What's the difference then between them and these Islamic extremists?

[incanada1234 0]

I'm sorry if I'm being a little provocative, but it is true that we have some extreme fundamental Christians who want to disregard the laws of the land, saying they answer to a higher authority. What's the difference then between them and these Islamic extremists?

If you don't know the difference between the two, there's no point in telling you since obviously you'll NEVER get it.

But here's a hint: terrorist.

[yabasta 0]

I'm sorry if I'm being a little provocative, but it is true that we have some extreme fundamental Christians who want to disregard the laws of the land, saying they answer to a higher authority. What's the difference then between them and these Islamic extremists?

If you don't know the difference between the two, there's no point in telling you since obviously you'll NEVER get it.

But here's a hint: terrorist.

Not all extremists are terrorists or even advocate such acts.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I'm sorry if I'm being a little provocative, but it is true that we have some extreme fundamental Christians who want to disregard the laws of the land, saying they answer to a higher authority. What's the difference then between them and these Islamic extremists?

If you don't know the difference between the two, there's no point in telling you since obviously you'll NEVER get it.

But here's a hint: terrorist.

You're confusing two different things. The Australian government doesn't need any declaration to deport terrorist organizations and that's not what they are doing. What they are going after is the extreme muslims who wish to follow Islamic Sharia Law. It's smart on the part of the government because they know that if you allow a climate that disregards the laws of the land, that can bring all kinds of disharmony.

I wish you could see the parallels between extremists of all religions. It's not just the ones who resort to violence we should be worried about.

[aussiewench 9]

I'm sorry if I'm being a little provocative, but it is true that we have some extreme fundamental Christians who want to disregard the laws of the land, saying they answer to a higher authority. What's the difference then between them and these Islamic extremists?

If you don't know the difference between the two, there's no point in telling you since obviously you'll NEVER get it.

But here's a hint: terrorist.

You're confusing two different things. The Australian government doesn't need any declaration to deport terrorist organizations and that's not what they are doing. What they are going after is the extreme muslims who wish to follow Islamic Sharia Law. It's smart on the part of the government because they know that if you allow a climate that disregards the laws of the land, that can bring all kinds of disharmony.

I wish you could see the parallels between extremists of all religions. It's not just the ones who resort to violence we should be worried about.

Exactly

[jodee 30]

What has anything to do with Aborigines got to do with this thread, do tell??

Jodee

[Marc and Olga 0]

I thought Australia was originally a British penal colony, I suppose that would explain the struggle to be free?

The Aborigines are the only "native" people to Australia...it did say IMMIGRANTS...

[Aussielad 37]

noooooooooo we have ppl from ALL parts of the world in Australia.

Its one of the best countries in the world to live in.....even more so than the U.S.

[Ban Hammer 12,878]

noooooooooo we have ppl from ALL parts of the world in Australia.

Its one of the best countries in the world to live in.....even more so than the U.S.

yeah but we got aussiewench now.