Little bit of politics...

Maybe this isn't the right place for politics but when it concerns us and our new lives in Australia I guess it's worth a mention.

The debate in Australia at the moment is simliar to that at home, namely the number of immigrants entering the country (legally/illegally) and how they conduct themselves when they get here!

Some reccent quotes from the Australian government include;

"People who do 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."

"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."

"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 you don't like "A Fair Go" or Australian values offend you, 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."

... this seems a far cry from local councils in England banning St. George crosses on buildings during the World Cup etc so not to cause offence!

... as new immagrants ourselves this all seems fair comment! We've always wanted to come here and live the life, we don't want to change it or make our little bit of Australia little Britain!

If people are interested in jam making, village cricket, Summer Fetes and morris dancing then we'll share them but we're doing everything we can to be Australian citizens. :0)