Australian Muslim representatives are voicing outrage at comments by the country's two top politicians, who urged immigrants from Islamic societies to fit in, learn English, treat women with respect, and shun extremism.Similar report in "Muslims warned to integrate if they want to settle in Australia". More on the reaction in "Muslim anger erupts at Costello call to renounce terrorism".
An Islamic leader warned that the remarks could antagonize Muslims and lead to a repeat of incidents such as the rioting in a Sydney beachside suburb last December, when groups of youngsters -- described as having a Middle Eastern background -- fought with whites.
Prime Minister John Howard late last week said migrants should integrate into the way of life in their new country but that a minority of Muslims was opposed to accepting Australia's values...
Immigration_euro · Wed, 09/06/2006 - 09:34 · Importance: 1
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of course, we need to remember that when the islamotards started trouble on an aussie beach, they got their heads handed to them, and the cops had to come in and save their sorry islamofacist butts.
crikey, good on ya, mates!
Posted by: k smart at Sep 7, 2006 11:28 AM
You see, it's OK for a guy like Mario Obledo to say "if you don't like it, get out" - Clinton even gave him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. But if you're a caucasian of European ancestry, fuggedaboudit. You're supposed to STFU.
Posted by: Gary at Sep 7, 2006 8:42 AM
the real outrage is the leaders let the rat Muslims inside the country. in fact why is it the bush government is "letting millions", of muslim pigs! inside this country? what is happening in the world and why is it happening?
see Alex Jones! Lou Dobbs, AND BUY GUNS.
Posted by: Fred Dawes at Sep 6, 2006 3:29 PM