Posted by
Ashoka Chakra on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Australia's Prime Minister raised a few hackles with his remarks on Muslims. Here said that Muslims need to adjust to Australia or get out.
"Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law should get out of Australia."
Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques.
Insisting that Muslims in Australia must adapt, Rudd said: "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."
Rudd added: "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!''
Can you imagine an American politician, even a Republican or a conservative, saying the same thing? Can you?
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