In my opinion, especially at a time like 2020 where we all facing different challenges around us. We, should set all skin colours, ethnic groups, racial differences aside and be united as one to work across our challenges. We should care more for the people around us, after all we are all one kind - the human kind.

I want to apologise first because I didn't know my post will get to some sort of discussion over our nationalities - which some may get uncomfortable.

With the initial topic I posted and some internet research, I realised I am very lucky to be living in a place like Sydney. I came across a lot of places (online) which hardly get clean water access - which lead me back to "we are all one kind" after all.

Dear r66ald,

Beautifully put.

Well said!

Dear Joe,

Thanks for that.

I'm not sure what Mr O's motives are.
We've covered this ground before - so
many times. And why his obsession with
the Asian people, I don't really know.
Anyway, outside Australia's Indigenous
People we are all immigrants, or
descendants of immigrants - some earlier
than others - but all with an experience
in immigration during the foundation of
modern Australia.

I count my blessings every day to be living
in this vast beautiful country. Migrants
have always strengthened Australia's national
identity. They have not replaced it.
We are one, but we are many, and from all
the lands on earth we come. We share a dream,
and sing with one voice.
I am, you are, we are Australian.
I am, you are, we are Australian!

Foxy and pseudo-mouth,

Obviously we see two different historical processes taking shape.

You two reject the concept of Asianization and only see the processes associated with Australian Multiculturalism thereby rejecting any biogeographical union with the Asian landmass that would establish Australia as an Asian nation-state.

I, on the other hand, see Australian Multiculturalism as a political mechanism for Asianization aimed at integrating Australia into Asia proper by mirroring the ethnic and cultural diversity and disparities found across continental Asia.

Time will tell which of us is on the right track but I believe that the formal agreement this week by the Commonwealth to include Australia in the Asian Regional and Comprehensive Economic Partnership was a milestone that suggests I might be correct.

Capisce signori ........... Or am I still talking over your heads?

Mr. O,

I appreciate your input on your views over the historical processes taking shape in Australia.

I never said I am rejecting the concept of Asianization and frankly I don't have much opinion if Australia is/is not part of an Asian nation-state.

There is no need to tell which of us is on the right track or not. I am here to discuss the water quality in my area and I am not here to divide.

In my opinion, your comments like "Don't like water, go back China!" is already trying to divide our society. You may find your statement humorous or this maybe your true feelings against Chinese - whichever way that may float your boat. You maybe a lovely guy in real person, but I hope you can respect a little more over other people's feeling.

r66ald,

You're a Sydneysider and looks like you have been here a long time.

From your observations what percentage of the Sydney population would be categorised as Asian?