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Dear migrants, let’s reclaim the flag as a symbol of unity : Comments

By Saeed Khan, published 24/1/2017

Mayor Cotter, standing in front of an Australian flag, gave an impassioned speech about what it meant to be Australian and why we must engage in public life.

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Dear Is Mise,

Life is full of surprises, but as someone once said -
the biggest one of all is learning what it takes to
handle them.

Or put another way that someone else stated:
- you can either emphasize those aspects
of our traditions religious or secular that speak
of hatred, exclusion and suspicion or work with
those that stress the interdependence and equality of all
human beings.

The choice is yours.
Posted by Foxy, Thursday, 26 January 2017 10:10:58 AM
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“And before you embark on an argument or a debate, ask yourself honestly if you are ready to change your mind.”
― Karen Armstrong, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

Have a great Australia Day folks, despite the usual tedious platitudes about multiculturalism and 'diversity is good'. The 'touch the forelock stuff' is also overdone.

Can we enjoy an Australia Day that is free of moral lessons and exhortations to do better?
Posted by leoj, Thursday, 26 January 2017 11:35:30 AM
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Foxy,

".... this quote from Dr Soutphommasane's speech:

"Contrary to its critics, Australian multiculturalism has never sanctioned a form of cultural relativisms.... There must be a commitment to liberal democratic values – to parliamentary democracy, to the rule of law, to equality of the sexes, to freedom of speech...."

Does this mean that FGM, bigamy, forcing women to wear certain clothing and having child brides is not sanctioned by Australian multiculturalism?

Not surprised that you find him to be interesting.
Posted by Is Mise, Thursday, 26 January 2017 5:43:15 PM
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Dear Is Mise,

You and I have covered this topic many times on
this forum.

You'll have to play this game by yourself.

I'm simply not interested.

Bye.
Posted by Foxy, Thursday, 26 January 2017 6:10:04 PM
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cont'd ...

http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=6867
Posted by Foxy, Thursday, 26 January 2017 6:21:28 PM
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Foxy bows out, outfoxed by a simple question.
Posted by Is Mise, Thursday, 26 January 2017 6:36:40 PM
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