Food for thought - After hearing that the state of
South Australia changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture
on her driver's licence with her face covered. This is an editorial written
by an Australian citizen, published in a newspaper. He did quite
a job; didn't he? Read on, please!
IMMIGRANTS,
NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT
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 centuries of struggles, trials and
victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak
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!
"In God We Trust" is our National Motto. This is not some Christian,
right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto 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.
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. 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 National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I
highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,
"THE RIGHT TO LEAVE".
I figure if we all keep passing this to
our friends (and enemies) it will also,
sooner or later get back to the complainers. Let's all
try, please.
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