Not all monoculturalists are terrorists, but all terrorists are monoculturists.

Attempting to communicate with someone who has poor command of the English language can require bouts of intense concentration and is more often than not mentally exhausting.

Given my sensitivity to having to concentrate for a while and the general unpleasentness of using my brain, I absolutely condem any kind of communication that requires a bit more effort than normal.

We have enough to worry about in this country without being exposed to the risk of overhearing foreign tongue or having to repeat yourself at the Seven Eleven.

I for one intend to protect my fellow English speaking Australians from the traumatic experience of having to converse with a non-English speaking migrant.

Hells Angel,

"Islamists can literally kill thousands innocent civilians in a matter of minutes. "

I recall the record is still held by the west, with its democratic values and 'freedom'.

More than 100 000 lives taken in a few seconds, (WWII, Truman), and all part of a cynical experiment. Terrorism is still very much the domain of the state, and the state, compared to the small-scale terrorist, wins hands down every time.

regrds,

Derek

Your welcome F.H.

actually, I raised a discussion in the general section, about 'GEORGE W BUSH, MESSENGER OF GOD....which is of course tongue in cheek.

I compared his approach to that of Mohammed during the time of the campaign of Tabuk. I'd value your assessment of my understanding from a Muslim historical point of view. Nothing like a bit of flack to hone up the argument :)
By all means point out any flaws or weaknesses in what I present, and I'll dutifully consider it.

I continue to have a great friendship with my Iranian Muslim friend at gym. He has a son who is a good kickboxer. He told me the other day about this ooold lady he picked up (he drives a taxi) who told him 'Now..don't try to KISS me".... then, when he delivered her to her address, she invited him inside for a coffee.. and then SHE wanted to kiss him :)

You might want to distance urself from him though... he eats pork and drinks :) A very warm hearted and friendly guy. I'm hoping he is not using taxi driving as a cover for Iranian Intelligence ... never know these days. I'm hoping to invite him and family to my place for a meal as soon as I have 'a place' :)

cheers also and blessings to you.

strayan

It seems likely that you have never tried to learn another language yourself. If you don't make the effort to listen to those trying to speak English they will not get the practice anf how the bloody hell will they learn?

Hi Boaz,

I 'deliberately' took the bait and posted a comment. Please maintain intellectual honesty.
Good luck to you and your Iranian friend and wish him a happy Ramadan from me. Its fasting and meditation time.

PS: whats your obsession with the pork and alcohol anyway?
I thought alcohol is a main reason for accidents, domestic violence, etc..

Peace