MUSLIMS GET OUT OF AUSTRALIA
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."
Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens 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."
Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths!
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