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By Irfan Yusuf, published 22/2/2006Editorial writers of 'The Australian' seek to paint a picture of a monolithic culture of recently arrived Muslim migrants.
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You claimed the above.
Here's what I've said.
'However the problem is not of bigotry but more ignorance... Underlying our not so 'mushy' multuiculturalism are precepts concerning commitment to the Constitution, parliamentary democracy, freedom of speech and religion, english as the national language, the rule of law, acceptance and equality.
On many occassions I have asked individual Muslims of their acceptance of these notions. Indeed in fairness I have followed Irfan's lead and now often ask for a definition of Australian Multi-culturalism.
Many avoid the question, others answer in an oblique way that says little but a great deal by inference, and many are totally unaware of these things.'
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'I have however noticed many immigrants ignorant (in the sense of simply not knowing) of the official statements with regard to Australian multiculturalism. I’ve also found few Australians aware of the official position. '
If you're offended by those comments then you obviously failled comprehension in primary school or are carrying access on one of your shoulders.
You've got a dyspeptic view of Scout. Go ahead check the dictionary...check 'ignorance' while you are about it.