On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 at 19:59:26, Avery
wrote in uk.legal :
>Quote from Prime Minister John Howard - 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.
>
>Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he
>supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. 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.'
>
>' 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.'
>
>' 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.'
>
Can you imagine any British politician, even Nick Griffin, daring to say
something like this?
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Paul Hyett, Cheltenham |