De niet-gegeven regeringsverklaring |
DE ANDERE KANT -
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John Howard, toenmalig PM van
Australië (sprekend voor de Australische televisie, tijdens een interview,
vermoedelijk naar aanleiding van de aanslagen op Bali in 2002 of 2005 - de
verklaring is dusdanig wijdverspreid op het internet dat de oorspronkelijke
datum en bron niet is te traceren. De verklaring past echter geheel in het door
Howard geformuleerde beleid aangaande immigratie
):
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."
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