Fundamentalist Muslims
Told To Get Out
Of Australia
8-19-6
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 and her Queen 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 who 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.
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."
Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will
find the backbone to start speaking and voting the same truths ! !
2006-08-20 18:20:53 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
I have 3 children. I have read that I must give up temp custody while in basic training...would this be to my husband or another family member?
Would I even have a chance to get a waiver for the number of children I have? I have a Bachelor's Degree and qualify to become an officer but I just need to know.......do I have a chance for a waiver?
2006-08-20 18:20:21 · 8 answers · asked by Emily J 1 in Military
Okay, here's the thing - my daughters bio-father showed NO interest in her for 5 years. I got remarried & my husband is wonderful with our daughter & she adores him as well....so, all is good...happy family, yeah :)
WELL, the bio-father got remarried recently & has all of a sudden developed the need to pretend like he was trying to see his forgotten daughter the whole time & has filled his new wives head with how horrid I was for "denying" him (okay whatever). Anyway, he is alll of a freakin' sudden filing for sole custody & asking that his almost 40K in CS arrears be dropped. They won't drop it WILL THEY? (TX)
Anyone have any useful info.? thanks!
2006-08-20 18:19:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics
Immigrants - wether legal or illegal aren't going anywhere...even if a few get deported ..there are way too many here now. You spend time on here threatening people as if they were just gonna run back to their country just cuz you say so! PLEASE!!! A lot of people on her just write to write. More than half don't even know what they are talking about. I know illegals that pay taxes...never get them back though cuz they are using a fake social. So the government keeps the damn money, which u all claim they are taking away from you! NOT TRUE! Anyways, If you are going to talk about the immigration issue - why do some of you have to be so racist, immature and ignorant?! Why can't this topic be talked about in a mature, respectful way? Most importantly, why are some of you on here acting like such hard a**es when they know they don't have the guts to tell someone those (racist/offensive) comments face to face?
2006-08-20 18:16:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
Can someone from the usa just move into britain and live here, if so for how long and what documents would they need
2006-08-20 18:13:49 · 18 answers · asked by pauline3829 1 in Immigration
I just was hoping someone would have some good advice for me. I am taking my last class in college, graduating with a history degree and working in an accounting office (yes I know its weird) I have been studying for the flight test a bit now. I spent 2 1/2 years in Army ROTC in college but had to get out because of class conflicts. I have a good grasp on general military knowledge and understanding. I am 5'1" and about 100 pounds and in good shape. I'm just looking for any advice that would be useful. Thanks in advance!
2006-08-20 18:13:37 · 2 answers · asked by Jenne 1 in Military
What exactly is communism? Do you know where/how it began? What are the pros AND cons of it?
2006-08-20 18:13:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
anyone who has every organized anything at all knows how hard it is to get projects off the ground. but some of these idiots will believe anything at all.
2006-08-20 18:11:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
2006-08-20 18:10:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government
2006-08-20 18:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government
2006-08-20 18:08:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government
What did she major/minor/masters in? What do people wjho work for the state department or FBI (translating, etc) usually major in? Anyone have any idea how one can go about being a diplomat someday? No smart remarks please.
2006-08-20 18:06:54 · 11 answers · asked by malintzin 2 in Other - Politics & Government
i'm not french, but i am european.... what the hell do you have with the french
2006-08-20 18:04:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
any thoughts after reading my answer to this
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApDcyDu70EzbZ3WLefHnO6rsy6IX?qid=20060820163031AAcOoiq
2006-08-20 18:03:38 · 8 answers · asked by Work In Progress 3 in Civic Participation
JFK stated : "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."
Do you think people live by this today? (Besides the military)
2006-08-20 18:03:34 · 5 answers · asked by merlin 2 in Other - Politics & Government
why was there no wreckage, why was the hole so small, why did the fire go out so quickly.
2006-08-20 18:03:00 · 15 answers · asked by mig_killing_pigs 2 in Other - Politics & Government
we are in debt people.
this all belongs to China!
www.votetoimpeach.org
2006-08-20 17:58:45 · 17 answers · asked by soulsearcher 5 in Government
2006-08-20 17:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by ahmed a 1 in Politics
As long as humanity exists there will always be descrimination (even when the law says thats illegal). Theres people that have a problem even with you being light skin, I just came up to the conclusion of living my life and forget about that, you cant change peoples mentality, that is their problem, let them deal with the bitterness in their heart towards certain kind of people. theres nothing you can do about it, dont waste your time and energy trying to convince them, just live and enjoy your life, live it up and forget about that.
2006-08-20 17:56:54 · 14 answers · asked by jrod 1 in Immigration
2006-08-20 17:53:39 · 8 answers · asked by Michael_Pro 2 in Other - Politics & Government
any one know the age limit to join army if there is?
2006-08-20 17:52:07 · 16 answers · asked by lisa m 1 in Military
Cheap Labor?~
~AT WHOSE EXPENSE~
Isn't that what the whole immigration issue is about?
Business doesn't want to pay a decent wage,
Consumers don't want expensive produce,
Government will tell you that Americans don't want the jobs
But the bottom line is cheap labor.
"The phrase "cheap labor" is a myth, a farce, and a lie.
There is no such thing as "cheap labor."
Take, for example, an illegal Mexican who sneaks in here with his
wife and five children.
He takes a job for five or six dollars an hour.
At that wage with six dependents he pays no income tax, yet at the
end of the year if he files income tax he gets an "earned income credit"
of up to $3,200 free. [[He, & his family are not citizens of this country]]
He qualifies for Section 8 housing and subsidized rent,
He qualifies for food stamps.
He qualifies for free (no deductible, no co-pay) health care.
His children get free breakfasts and lunches at school.
He requires bilingual teachers and books.
He qualifies for relief from high energy bills.
If they are or become, aged, blind or disabled they qualify for SSI.
Once qualified for SSI they can qualify for medicare.
All of this is at that taxpayers expense.
He doesn't have to worry about car insurance, life insurance, or
homeowners insurance.
Taxpayers provide Spanish language signs, bulletins and printed
material.
He cannot be fired, harassed, or sued.
He and his family receive the equivalent of $20 to $30 an hour in
benefits.
Working Americans are lucky to have $5 or $6 an hour left after
paying their bills and his.
2006-08-20 17:50:20 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
and things in Iraq were exactly like they are now, do you think conservatives would still be so optimistic about its future?
2006-08-20 17:48:58 · 25 answers · asked by Steve 6 in Politics
that's a fine "how do you do..." - shouldn't W with all the oil connections be doing a better job at ACHIEVING ...something? in oil at least????
2006-08-20 17:48:42 · 5 answers · asked by omnimog 4 in Politics
petitioning,gathering info,talking with people? I know there are several that have done this but if you feel this passionate about ithis have you done anything?
2006-08-20 17:48:03 · 7 answers · asked by gidget lil bit 4 in Immigration
2006-08-20 17:47:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
Isn't it wierd that yahoo ban's white racists but brotha man has't been banned yet, but is completley racist, and shows hate in his questions. Yahoo is a bunch of pu$$ys because they are afraid of a hatecrime. It is wrong, grow some b@llz yahoo!
2006-08-20 17:47:03 · 15 answers · asked by unbeatablec 2 in Immigration
Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed."
"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"
His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands.
Finally, the President looks up and asks, "How many is a brazillion?"
YES IT IS A QUESTION!! what do you think? is it funny or not funny?
2006-08-20 17:44:54 · 35 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Politics
Obviously if you live in California you know what I'm talking about. So Ha ha ha ha all you outsiders of the Gold coast!!!!
2006-08-20 17:42:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation
if you have ever seen videos of the planes crashing into the world trade center buildings, it looks like they just crash into the building, but there is no explosion yet, like the explosion does not occur until like a second after the planes hit the building. I thought maybe it could be that the buildings did not have time to explode immediately because of how fast the planes were going. But the planes were were going like 500-600 mph. And isn't that the normal speed for a plane? It sounds like it could be a normal speed to me, but I have never been on a plane, so I don't really know. Is that the normal speed for a plane, or is it faster than normal? Does anyone know? Also, why is it that the explosion did not occur until a second after the initial impact?
2006-08-20 17:42:14 · 15 answers · asked by girl_dr_evil 1 in Other - Politics & Government
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