Tuesday, October 27, 2009

An E-mail From the Aussies

This is a quote from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia:

'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. '

'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.'

'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, WE will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.

This is an e-mail that was sent to me. What is your take on it?

2 comments:

  1. I don't really like this. I can't really put into words what I think about it yet, but I just feel like he's being closed-minded and annoying. A goverment serves its people, yes, but their people is anyone they allow a citizenship to, instead of just the prevailing culture. He should be trying to make his country a more open and enjoyable place for all people instead of running off his mouth with exclusivist complaints.

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  2. I agree with the idea, but I don't like the tone. Someone coming to the country without knowing english is kinda silly; would you go to China and expect everyone to serve you in english?

    What the PM here is defending against is the loss of an Australian identity - what it is that separates the Australian people from the other countries of the world. He outright said they accept all different cultures, but he is also outright stating that the Australian culture and government will not be forced to change.

    "'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.'"

    This is really all that needs to be said.

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