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Datalife wrote on Sep 10 th, 2014 at 6:23pm: |dev|null wrote on Sep 10 th, 2014 at 2:54pm: Datalife wrote on Sep 10 th, 2014 at 2:11pm: |dev|null wrote on Sep 10 th, 2014 at 12:03pm: Interesting statement. What are some of the other core beliefs that constitute Australianness?  I believe Australian society believes in freedom and dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of law, Parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, fair play and compassion for those in need and pursuit of the public good. I believe Australian society values equality of opportunity for individuals, regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background. This is often expressed as a belief in a "fair go" for everybody. You disagree?   Just getting it on the record, so your core beliefs that constitute Australianness are a fair go, freedom and dignity of the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of law, Parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women, mutual respect, tolerance, fair play and compassion for those in need and pursuit of the public good. Basically, plus freedom from persecution by bigots/racists/Xenophobes/Islamophobes/Homophobes/etc. And yours DL are, what exactly? Oh, and yes, some Muslims don't favour some or all of those things, just as some non-Muslims don't. I can point to many here who post abusive messages about certain religious/ethnic/racial groups as excellent examples of them. And finally, I'll point out because I'm sure you need it said DL, these are the things I believe, I'm only too willing to admit that I don't always necessarily live up to these values. I try though. Do you?
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