This was sent to me the other day, i'm not sure whether I agree with this what do others think?
>Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 11:37 AM
>Subject: THREE CHEERS FOR AUSTRALIA
>
>
> Subject: THREE CHEERS FOR 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.
>
> Britain ..... 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, 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.
>
>
> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE, PERHAPS WE CAN CREATE A GROUND
>SWELL
> AND SEND OUR UK POLITICIANS THE MESSAGE THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF US
> BELIEVE AS THE AUSSIES DO.........
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
_________________________________________________________________
>Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 11:37 AM
>Subject: THREE CHEERS FOR AUSTRALIA
>
>
> Subject: THREE CHEERS FOR 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.
>
> Britain ..... 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, 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.
>
>
> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE, PERHAPS WE CAN CREATE A GROUND
>SWELL
> AND SEND OUR UK POLITICIANS THE MESSAGE THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF US
> BELIEVE AS THE AUSSIES DO.........
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
_________________________________________________________________
Last edited:
