As a sister commonwealth country, I am sooo proud of the stance that Prime Minister John Howard has taken.  I would love to see Canada grow a backbone as well, and make such a statement.  Without further ado….check it out!

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law    were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia ,    as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head    off potential terror attacks.

Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims   on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies    monitoring the nation’s mosques.    Quote:   

‘IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT.   

Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying    about whether we are offending some individual or their    culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority    of Australians.’  

‘This culture has been developed over two centuries   of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men    and women who have sought freedom’ .

‘We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese,    Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.    Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society.   

Learn the language!’

‘Most Australians believe in God. This is not some   Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because   Christian men and women, on Christian principles,    founded this nation, and this is clearly documented.   

It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls  of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you    consider another part of the world as your new home,   because God is part of our culture.’

‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why.    All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony    and peaceful enjoyment with us.’

‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE,    and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this.    But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping    about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our    Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one   other great Australian freedom,

‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’

‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force    you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the    country YOU accepted.’