The topic begins: "Concerns about immigration should not be ignored".

And then goes on to say: "Growing unease about Muslim immigration should be a part of our political conversation."

I would argue that we should not be selective and look at all situations regarding immigration. I am concerned about these, in the context, that they don't get enough conversation, including in the media.

A large percentage of focus is simplistically given to a Muslim element, whilst other elements are not taken on board or even spoken about broadly.

One example involved an Adelaide man fighting to keep a pregnant Russian girlfriend here in Australia.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/adelaide-man-fights-to-keep-pregnant-russian-girlfriend-here/story-e6frea83-1226652602806

Many had commented online (about the couple) in a previous element re this story and said the couple, should not be "broken up" or the child "sent back to Russia" while a few had said the move (relating to the above story - and the women being allowed to stay in Australia) would set a dangerous precedence.

I'm sure there are also plenty of other situations, involving immigration, where people have wanted to stay in Australia - and they are not linked to any culture, religion or faith - but as many may see it, that's the simple "talk factor" getting a lot of coverage, whilst other immigration issues, get very little or no media coverage, public debate or discussion at all.

Ttbn

Addressing Australia as "you" indicates that you are not one of us...

True: I consider myself in it, but not of it. I would much prefer to see the rise of Islam than the rise of Liberalism...

diver dan

Where you say "I would much prefer to see the rise of Islam than the rise of Liberalism.."

Would you prefer a theocracy where an Ayatollah, Imam or Wahabi King ruled Australia rather than a "Liberal" Prime Minister. Note that the ALP or Greens could be described as small "l" liberals as well.

Would you also prefer Sharia Law over secular law.

With Sharia Law, in places like Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, not opposing the "honour" killing of young girls by male thugs using acid or stoning?

I have been watching the Australian Liberty Alliance party for a while.
They seem to understand that the UPF style will not go down with
the voter and seem to be made up of average type of people.
They have said that it is no use having a party that really is just a
one policy party, and that they need to develop policies over the
complete range of government responsibilities.

They have very definite ideas on moslem immigration and will attempt
to have it stopped. They seem to be quite moderate and I think they
could succeed as far as minor parties can.

I think they have the right idea and I am considering joining.

Dear Dan,

I am with you on being "in it, but not of it", but I cannot see what problem you have with liberalism?

Liberalism is probably the best assurance that one can freely practice their religion. Is that a bad thing?
If there are restrictions on religious freedom in Australia, then it is due to the lack of liberalism, not because of it.

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Dear Bazz,

The issue of Muslims and their immigration is not even on my priority-list, so if you want your new party to succeed in getting my vote/preference, then please make sure they have a policy to decriminalise riding a bicycle without wearing a pot over one's head.

Oh Dear Oh Dear; Yuyutsu, That is priceless;
Here we are arguing about the survival of civilisation and you are
worried about having to wear a helmet.

One argument I heard about helmets is that the health service gets a
large part of the medical bills. I have no great interest in that.