Prime Minister John Howard: IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT

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Prime Minister John Howard - 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.

Comments

[Michael Kazmar]

Sadly, the people of Australia did not continue with Mr. Howard as he was not re-elected, replaced by Kevin Rudd.

If you would like a real eye-opener, check out
www.usawakeup.org
Lots of information I believe everyone should at least review and discuss.

[Bridget L Sipes]

AMEN - Wish you were here in the U.S.

[Adeyemi Obikoya]

I totally agree with the prime minister.LET THEM TAKE THERE LEAVE AND GET OUT OF THE COUNTRY.

[Tim]

Why was the Prime Ministers' speech so difficult for people to handle? You can not go through life without offending anyone. Obviously, a person needs to be as open minded as they can; this is good for everyone. But it is a terrible dishonor to prior generations to sit back and say nothing as the rights and privileges that they fought and died for are eroded away.
The Prime Minister has my respect for his stand. I wish that our leaders would do the same!

[Bill A.]

Now if only the young citizen of Gloucester would think like this instead of having and open arm policy with the immigrants we are getting coming in from Camden.. Thanks Again Bobby Gorman

[Michael Kazmar]

In the late 19th and early 20th century, our country experienced a large wave of immigrants. These people came from countries such as Ireland, Italy, Poland, Germany, Russia and Czechoslovakia (the latter two nations are my ancestry). My great-grandparents came and worked and learned the language and did their best to assimilate and became proud Americans. They raised families based on faith and hard work.
The immigrant of the olden days helped to further the construction of roads and buildings that made us the envy of the world. They may not have been immediately welcome, but through their hard work were accepted and revered.
What have Muslims done for our country?

[Wamen Tinsdale III]

I agree 100% with Prime Minister Howard,the thing is with our great country we have to watch what we say.I'm tired of people living in this country for years and not learning how to speak English.If you can't learn it,Go back to Mexico,China,or where ever your from.

AMEN

Rick Gonzales