mike_b Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Why can't we have a leader like Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who has been talking a lot of sense lately? Just read the following and if you agree with it then circulate it far and wide. Perhaps some of our politicians will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths. *********************************** 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 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 multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And 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.' [ 25.02.2008, 07:13: Message edited by: mike_b ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Brave man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 it isnt john Howard its kevin rudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Was it Kevin Rudd PM who actually said it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonF Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Is this the same Austrailian people who adapted so well to the Aboriginal culture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Ouch!!!!! No, there descendants I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Well you cannot complain at what he has said and lets face it,he?s right.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 If this was Rudd; he's already apologised to the natives for the invasion and exploitation of Australia; so I guess it's OK?! [ 25.02.2008, 23:03: Message edited by: observer ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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