Has anyone seen this news from Austrailia? What are your thoughts?

Question

> 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."

Answer 1

"This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND and 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."

I agree 101% and i think that places other than Australia will agree as well. Other than relocating for a job or witness protection you move because you want to or you move because you don't like where you were living. Why would you move to a place you don't like? If Australia and the US are so bad stop moving here. Stop moving away from your country's who thinks it is OK to be-head people for petty little crimes and then come here and judge us for our laws and beliefs. We don't go to your country and try to get you to change your laws that fit in with Christianity, catholics etc. If you want to live by your beliefs do it in your own country!

Answer 2

I am a first generation Australian born to European parents, so therefore feel I have the right as AUSTRALIAN to vent my spleen! First and foremost Australia has but 1 I in the spelling , however being Australian it will not be held against you.As for what Johnny had to say HEAR HEAR!! Come to the country ,bring yourself and family ..the food, the dress, your diversity, the history .DON'T BRING YOUR RELIGIOUS BAGGAGE If it is as a visitor have a great time.. if you are seeking permanent residency unless you can safely assure most Australians that you would "LAY DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR COUNTRY" do not even bother trying to get in! That being an oath by people of many ethnic backgrounds fighting for FREEDOM under one flag . that flag being AUSTRALIAN. As to the laws of the country ...mate in primary school history I don't seem to recall something called SHARI It sort of went like you vote people into office that you trust , they in turn decide on law , then a vote is taken for yes or no ..HANG ON..I forgot you also have the right to get rid of these people if the majority don't agree. I cannot see why your statement needs clarification If you don't like it here..pack your bags and P**S off!!!!!!!!!!!! for anyone else Come over you would love it!!!

Answer 3

Right on brother! Here in Canada our national police force,The Royal Canadian Mounted Police or R.C.M.P for short got in a little hot water a few years back for refusing a Sihk officer the right to wear a turban instead of the traditional RCMP uniform.The RCMP are world renowned as an elite police force & are recognized by their uniforms.Now I know we are a melting pot of different cultures & so forth but the RCMP forged this great nation & had the impossible task of bringing law & order to the frontier towns which was no easy task.So what gives a "Sihk" the right to bulldoze over our traditions as a country.If I ever had to immigrate to Pakisstan(and thank Christ I don't) I wouldn't bring my hockey stick & skates & demand they build an ice rink so I could practice my native country's favorite passtime.Those who immigrate here seem to forget why they came here in the first place & that was to escape the sh!thole they came from.If they're country is so good & they can't live without their native traditions then get the fu%k out of our country.If you are wondering the RCMP caved under public pressure & allowed the sihks to wear they're turbans & ceremonial daggers while on duty.I can't wait to be pulled over by a "turbaned" RCMP officer......I hope he has a sense of humour,he's going to need it.

Answer 4

Part of me is totally delighted; I mean someone FINALLY said it!

Another part of me is more cautious tho. I mean what's this crap that Costello, "hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country". Hinted? HINTED?

In July of 2005 France ordered the expulsion of twelve Islamofascist imams for preaching anti-Western hatred. I am not making this up. The French, the freaking surrender-monkeys themselves, got up on their hind legs and kicked a dozen raghead Koran thumpers out on their asses.

If France could find that much testicular fortitude then Australia is going to have to do a lot more than just hint about it if they plan to keep their image intact......

Answer 5

Right on. It's about time a major Western leader said this.

Anyone is welcome to be Australian. But if they don't wish to integrate, and if they are fundamentally anti-Australian, then hell yes, they should get out. There are enough problems in the UK because Blair has been too scared of a backlash. It is great to see that John Howard has taken such a stance.

Good for him!

Answer 6

I agree with everything said. If you don't like it, rack off. Find another place to practise whatever it is you practise. If you want to fly a flag from another country, you better dang well fly the flag of the country you are in as well or clear off. The right to leave, or the right to be kicked out, is too true.

Answer 7

THANK YOU........THANK YOU
I applaud you,and Australia.Our country has had to be so politically correct and or so afraid of offending someone we can't even feel comfortable in our own country. My daughter lives in Australia and is christian,and I had always worried about her being there by herself,without family,I feel so much better now,and I have a American flag and a Australian flag in our yard,it was one thing she wanted to put up when she came for a visit.God Bless YOU .thank you

Answer 8

I believe that each country has the right to enforce any law they wish to protect it's people from harm but ONLY in their country. That country does not have the right to impose it's law onto anyone outside of it.

Answer 9

It is absolutely true and it's about time someone spoke up like that! I agree 200% with the message and think it should be repeated in the US and Canada.

Answer 10

No way would he have been able to get away with saying that in the US. We have become such woosies with all the political correctness classes that have been given.