by 84-1106852058 » Sat Jul 30, 2005 5:11 am
I recieved this email although writen about Australia sums up the way I feel ;
>
> 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
>
> "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 twocenturies 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".
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