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- Jul 7, 2003
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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 crack-
down.
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 Australiawas 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.
AMERICA and Canada..... 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 com-
plaining 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 free-
dom. We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish,
Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or
any other language. Therefore, if you wish to be-
come part of our society, Learn the language!
Most Australians believe in God. This is not some
Christian, right wing, political push but a fact be-
cause 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 (and
enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to
the complainers, lets all try, please.
Circulating by e-mail.
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 crack-
down.
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 Australiawas 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.
AMERICA and Canada..... 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 com-
plaining 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 free-
dom. We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish,
Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or
any other language. Therefore, if you wish to be-
come part of our society, Learn the language!
Most Australians believe in God. This is not some
Christian, right wing, political push but a fact be-
cause 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 (and
enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to
the complainers, lets all try, please.
Circulating by e-mail.
