The Whole world Needs Leaders Like This!

[mikeinie]

I received this on an email thread, so I cannot state to its validity (maybe one of our Australian FG’ers can verify).

If it is true then I agree that we need more leaders like this who say it like it is.

(direct copy and paste from email):

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia

> > 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, Rudd 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.'

[sunny104]

it's a combo of things Howard said and a letter written by an American in Tampa.

snopes.com: Muslims Out of Australia!

snopes.com: 'This Is America' Editorial