Foxy here is the link Tiny url produced, you just copy it in.
I take the s out of https to make it immediately clickable.

https://tinyurl.com/pxjadm2e

http://tinyurl.com/pxjadm2e

Cheers

Thanks Bazz.

It looks like this discussion has now run its course.
I'd like to Thank all of the contributors. Personally,
I have learned from it. I hope that we all have. By
having honest debates - we can come to understand
the experiences of others and how to try to improve
things for us all.

I'm glad that I live in this country. My parents and
family member are buried here. They worked hard to
give their children the opportunities we now enjoy.
I would not live anywhere else.

Hi Foxy,

The idea that a group receives things from government "free" is not new. Back in the 60's a common belief was that European migrants received "free" handouts. There was a popular belief that "The wogs get all the houses!". There was a high degree of discrimination against Southern European migrants, not the majority, which at the time were British, but directed towards Greeks, Italians etc. Name calling and derogatory remarks was common practice for many working class Anglo-Australians.

Hi Paul,

Australia does have an ugly side. It can be a
racist, biased, and bigoted land. It's a country
that still finds its First Nations people degraded
and dispossessed.

I wrote on another discussion that it's a nation that
may be able to distinguish an Italian from an Englishman,
but it assumes that because of a "foreign" surname people
need an interpreter to understand English.

It's a nation that preaches about the virtues of
The Man From Snowy River but often fails
to measure up to the same values of bravery and courage.

Being Australian is not only about sticking to
stereotypes but it's also about juggling different
cultures and social identities. It's about
acknowledging that we all do come from somewhere.

Every day there's Chinese, Kenyans, Lebanese, Indians,
New Zealanders, Brits, and so many, many others,
all pushing past us in shope, restaurants, and in our
workplaces.

We've come a long way from the days of the "White
Australia" policy. We should reflect on the past and
roll up our sleeves and continue to build for a better
future for us all.

Hi Foxy

I don't get it.

We were brought up with respect for "elders.

It didn't matter if these "elders" were of a different colour or creed.

We all played and associated with each other.

So - what has now changed?