Belly,
Multiculturalism is a philosophy which rates original culture ahead of national loyalty, and which fosters seperate development to give a federation of ethnic cultures, not one community.

This policy was imposed upon us by our politicians without any discussion or input from the voting public. Firstly by Whitlam and followed by the Fraser government which endorsed the policies.

Since you started this thread, and have put forward quite a few views but have not made it clear where you stand or how you would correct the problems that MC has created, I would like you to state clearly as to how you believe we can correct the situation.

Foxy,
I agree with what you say, on page 10, but how do you propose those sentiments are to be carried out as you endorse the current MC policies. Surely that would have to mean much tougher law enforcement unless immigration restrictions are implemented upon certain groups.

Joe,
Am interested to learn how you think we can correct the present situation and create more harmony in our country.

My apologies for not commenting earlier but have been busy with visitors.

Ah well Foxy we will have to disagree.
You are indeed tolerant of the intolerant.

interested to learn how you think we can correct the present situation and create more harmony in our country.
HenryL,
The gradual reintroduction of a National Service would be a good start. Too many people are not contributing but ask for excess in return !

Henry L my view is in plain sight
I like many/most have the view it has been imposed on us, by the very same people you may think did it
It is not going to work, only one side in the case of one faith, has no intention of living our way
Again tell me be honest now! if I walked in the streets of Saudi Arabia dressed in thongs and stubbys would I not be imprisoned?
At the least?
I think I know separatism is driving world wide condemnation of the Islamic faith
I think I know, 20 years from now refugees will not be welcomed in western countrys to build slums and live apart
In fact read about NORWAY a country that went beyond bravery to save its Jews from the Nazis
See its we have had enough actions right now

Henry,

'The present situation' ? Unless you mean some tiny fringe elements within the Muslim population, I don't see much disharmony.

Australia has an immigration policy under which most immigrants find work and then, thankfully, add to our stagnant population. Wonderful.

Like any humanitarian country, Australia has a refugee policy, an annual quota - which, incidentally, is far greater, for our population, than New Zealand's. It mustn't be much fun to be a refugee, since by definition a refugee would rather stay in their own country in peace and quiet without being threatened with death or torture. So they have to flee: that's the definition of a refugee. But uprooted from one's own country, a refugee may not speak the language or have skills to settle in another country. So the government here has a responsibility to ensure that those refugees can operate effectively in their new country: there should be effective full-language programs and skills training, housing schemes, etc. Given how piddly the intake is, I don't see that as a huge burden.

If you mean ethnic enclaves, yes, I've lived in or near ethnic enclaves, of Australian-born people, and thy seem to be quite happy. I've lived in areas with a high Greek population (actually it was only about 12 %) and in New Zealand, areas with high Polynesian populations. They didn't seem to have any problems mixing with other people. Perhaps you should try it :)

Immigrants and refugees find housing wherever they can, with affordability a high priority. Naturally, they also seek to live near other people from their own ethnic groups, as Australians do in London. I don't see much problem with that. Yes, yes, I know, they should speak English when they are on 'our' buses, and try to not look different. But hearing other languages and seeing people looking different from me, is fine with me. Wonderful, in fact. Welcome to the world.

Joe

Anyone know how the Turks and Kurds are integrating and multiculting? We are just beginning to see how ridiculous and dangerous multiculturalism is to Australia. Australia has either to drop multiculturalism as a policy - actually do so it so that it is quite clear that the nonsensee is over; or, stop sticking its nose into countries where these turbulent and highly emotional immigrants come from.