herbgrower
06-27-2005, 01:36 AM
This is a e-mail i received recently from my dad,but it more or less expressess's my sentiment's and i feel that some of you will feel the same.
:animbong:
The right to leave Australia... A little too close to the truth on some
things.
After hearing that the state of South Australia changed its opinion and let
a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face
covered prompted this editorial written by an Australian citizen, published
in an Australian newspaper.
He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please… you decide if you agree.
Quote: "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 two 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,
American 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.
No matter how many times you receive it please forward it to all you know.
n.b. Notwithstanding the fact that I agree wholeheartedly with the
sentiment of the letter as shown above, I must point out that "in God we
trust" is not the Australian motto and although a nice saying, it's not
appropriate to display it anywhere under such a banner. Australia does not
have an official motto even though "Advance Australia" was shown on the
Commonwealth Crest in the early part of the 20th century. "In God we
trust is a widely used phrase in the United States. Please lets not all of us
fall into the trap of quoting the American constition and motto's as being
our own just because we are subject to their television ad nauseum. If
you
really want to be uniquely Australian, do your homework and and get fair
dinkum.
Sincerely
John Woodger. . . . "advance Australia"
:animbong:
The right to leave Australia... A little too close to the truth on some
things.
After hearing that the state of South Australia changed its opinion and let
a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face
covered prompted this editorial written by an Australian citizen, published
in an Australian newspaper.
He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please… you decide if you agree.
Quote: "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 two 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,
American 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.
No matter how many times you receive it please forward it to all you know.
n.b. Notwithstanding the fact that I agree wholeheartedly with the
sentiment of the letter as shown above, I must point out that "in God we
trust" is not the Australian motto and although a nice saying, it's not
appropriate to display it anywhere under such a banner. Australia does not
have an official motto even though "Advance Australia" was shown on the
Commonwealth Crest in the early part of the 20th century. "In God we
trust is a widely used phrase in the United States. Please lets not all of us
fall into the trap of quoting the American constition and motto's as being
our own just because we are subject to their television ad nauseum. If
you
really want to be uniquely Australian, do your homework and and get fair
dinkum.
Sincerely
John Woodger. . . . "advance Australia"