Isn't Pakistan Day today (i.e. 23/3)? I won't be doing anything special for it, given that it's another country's national day. I don't suppose Australia Day is all that big in Islamabad either...

On the other hand, Harmony Day is a homegrown Aussie concept that celebrates Australia's cultural diversity. It is supported by the Federal Government, and you can read all about it at http://www.harmony.gov.au/what-is-hd/index.htm . In fact, I'd thoroughly that some of the more prolific posters here do exactly that :)

And who said multiculturalism is dead in Oz?

Oh, and trueaussie - if you're that unhappy where you're living, you probably ought to come home.

Erk - that should read "...I'd thoroughly recommend that some of the more prolific posters..."

Mr Irfan, I went looking for your two horses at Wikipedia but couldn't find them. What were their names again? Was it Red and Herring? Now according to Wikipedia I'm a popular brand of cat food but I digress.

C J Morgan has mentioned Harmony Day in a couple of posts so he must feel its important. It would be more important if he made the reference to those that are causing disharmony in the community.

Australia and Australians have welcomed some 6 million (I think) immigrants since WW11 and we have a good reputation for being egalitarion and friendly. Most migrants have recognized this and have become part of our community. However there are some groups that have not or will not unite with us or recognize that we are being generous in allowing them to share our good life.

These are the groups that Harmony Day should be aimed at.

The Lebanese muslims are one such group that continually keep themselves apart by their anti-social behaviour, offensive attitude to females, gang bashings of anglo males, intimidation and violent behavipour, show contempt for our laws, our courts and police officers. Other groups include the serbs and croats that engage in riots and fighting with each other.

These are the groups that need to be shown what living in harmony is all about, not the general population.

In fact it is the actions of the Lebs and the serbs and croats that have been the major factor in the abandoning of multiculturalism. Other groups may also have contributed to a lessor extent.

If we are to continue with Harmony Day then it should be aimed at those that need it most.

Did anyone else notice how spendocrat went from pounce and instigator to being the victim and "dragged into a discussion on comedy" in three posts?
What a shmuck. Hey spendocrat....lighten up and get a sense of humour. "Somebody might think that your a humourless boring stuck up narrow minded simpleton who lacks the ability to extend perspective beyond your own tiny passage of experience."
It seems you have failed to heed your own warning.

CJ, however did your presumptuous little mind decide I was unhappy? On the contrary, I have always been happy to be a guest....and always been welcome as a GUEST as long as I have contributed to the country I live in. Incidentlally I own two properties in Aust, and probably most of my income gets sent back to Aust. There is justification in what I do and how I do it...but if you know anything about how Islam works you would know there is no justification in allowing more followers of Islamic submissive cult to live in Australia. It would cause problems for me in the future. It would cause problems for you in the future. It would cause problems for my children in the future. And frankly, CJ, my last point is the one I am most interested in. Same to you Irfan.