This post does not conform to today's standard of politically correct. If you know me at all, or follow this blog, then you know that I don't care about that. Today's standards are full of shit anyway. When you read this, please read carefully and thoughtfully.
This is an email I received from a friend of mine:
Muslims who want to live inder 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.
Qoute: "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 terrorists 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 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 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."
Now, supposedly, this was said by Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia. While I can neither confirm nor deny that since I didn't research it, I can say that I agree with almost everything that was said. I don't care who said it. That makes me simple and small minded. It makes me racist and a pig. It also makes me feel patriotic as hell. Insert "America" for "Australia", and that is how I feel about this country.
Discuss the topic amongst yourselves, if you wish. Write a dissertation, or just a simple comment. This is just another wake up call to where our country has been and where it is headed.
3 comments:
Great post! I got a little excited when I saw your title, "This post is NOT PC." I hate PC. It's a way to rob people of their liberties to speak their mind because something they say might offend somebody. In some countries, you can be jailed for saying something that is not considered PC. For example, Canada outlaws "hate speech" and defines it as any speech that incites hate against a protected group. And here's the kicker, truth is not a defense. If you say something that is true, but it is deemed to incite hate, you are criminally liable.
We may be there before we know it, and that pisses me off. I don't much care for PC myself. Call it what it is and get over it.
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