Hi Armchair Critic,

You're right. Although our society is strong. and on
the whole - positive. It is not perfect. And despite
the billions that migrants have and do contribute to
the Australian economy and despite the wide ranging
public support for a multicultural Australia,
there are voices that continue their call of dissent.

Yet despite the resurgence of extremist groups and the
sniping of mainstream politics most Australians according
to the surveys are still declaring multiculturalism a
success.

Having said that, we of course cannot ignore the sad and
disturbing incidents that do occur. I'm by no means in
denial as someone stated. However I'm a "glass-full" kind
of gal. Always have been or at least tried to be. Despite
the attempts of trying to bring me down with a thud.

Therefore as a society we must combat the negativity if we
are to build on the progress we've made. We need to make
positive efforts towards cohesion across all sections of
our society. I believe there is a unique spirit in this
country which is not encumbered with set definitions
regarding religion, race, or place of birth.

It's an attitude, a spirit of community and togetherness
that wants to contribute something towards the greater good.

This is something that the majority of migrants gain upon
arrival in Australia which according to surveys, continues to
grow and strengthen over time.

ttbn,

I know that you find me difficult.

1) I am very sorry.

2) I shall try to be good.

3) 1 & 2 are lies.

4) You can F-off!

Foxy,
Wow ! You could teach a Brown Snake how to be venomous !

Indyvidual,

Brown snakes don't need any lessons. They already are
venomous. Besides, we should all stay away from
snakes, especially the human ones.

Cheers.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has tied the knot to long-time
partner, Sophie Allouache, in a stunning ceremony in her
hometown of Adelaide.

Senator Wong wore a fire-engine red suit, a traditional symbol
of good-luck, of happiness, and the beginning of a good life
free from evil spirits for brides at Chinese weddings.

Her partner, Sophie Allouache, wore a traditional white gown
with large sleeves. The Labour frontbencher shares 2 daughters
with her partner who she met nearly 20 yeras ago in 2006.

Congratulations to them both!

After years of hard-fought reforms to legalise gay marriage
Senator Wong celebrated at a Woodside Winery. "The Bird in
Hand/" The Prime Minister who had flown in for a speaking
engagement ahead of the wedding attended the festivities with
his partner.

Penny Wong's mother married a Malaysian man at a time when
The White Australia policy was still in place. And of course
back in those days gay marriage was not something that
people talked about. Times have changed. Governments heard
the resounding voice of the Australian people with their
mandates for change, for equality, especially for fairness,
a "Fair Go," for standing up for many families - and change
happened.

"Senator Wong wore a fire-engine red suit, a traditional symbol of good-luck"

'traditional'? where do you get this tripe from Foxy?
Do you really just believe everything you read without thinking about it?
I may be wrong on this and not keeping up with the times, but I thought that traditionally when a woman marries she wears a wedding dress?

Maybe Penny is not actually the bride?

I better not go there.
I really don't care to inadvertently think about what goes on in her bedroom.

Hope they both had a nice day.
(But it won't stop me expressing my dissatisfaction / berating her at a later date if required)