Australian culture being lost
Posted by: Ralphy
8th Dec 2010 12:39pm
Let me start by saying that I am in no way a bigot nor do I discriminate against any race or culture. So saying that, why is that we Australians are losing our culture and traditions? Why do we have to stop saying Merry Christmas because it offends the religion of immigrants who choose to move to our "lucky conutry"? why are we the ones who have to be careful not to offend immigrants and their religions? how is it that our traditions are being thrown out the window for fear that we are discriminating against others? Didn't these other's chose to come and live in our great conutry? doesn't that mean that what they saw here was inspiring enough that they wanted to move here? So why now that they are here do they wish to change it to what it is liek back in their own countries, those same countries they wanted to get out of? How can they expect us to have their religions and traditions forced down our throats whilst ignoring ours? why is it ok for us to go to their countries and we have to abide by their traditions and culture and god help you if you don't but we have to acede to their wants and needs here. Really, why change what Australia is all about ??? if it is that bad, why move here in the first place. Seriously, if you don't liek the way we celebrate Christmas, Easter and anything else here, then leave and go to a place where you will be happy. I guess once again it is the vocal minority that the government listen to.. I would say Merry Christmas but I may offend someone sorry... So happy holidays all - That's just wrong....
Phoenixarizona
- 18th Mar 2011 07:10pm
Hi Ralphy,
I actually live in a suburb that is highly populated by Aarabic and muslim culture. Still every year the council puts up a christmas tree even though the majority of the community population don't celebrate christmas.
I do believe that if they don't like it go away, problem is these people have nowhere to go.
See the majority of the immigrant population are not running from their culture but running from a war or dictatorship (which is why we have to abide by their laws when in their countries because their laws are unfair) and us Aussies being the lucky country say "come live here and live the australian dream".
I think that if Australia is to become truly culturally diverse, as it so claims to be. Australia needs to celebrate ALL cultures and not stop celebrating the different events within these different cultures. Basically we should celerate christmas and we should celebrate Eid (sort of the muslim version of christmas).
All australians need to change their attitudes because quite frankly it's not the anglo saxons place to say "if you don't like this country get out" because the anglo saxon community are descendants of immigrants and prisoners alike. So instead of saying "get out" why not say "let's celebrate all cultures together"?
Aussie culture isn't being lost, no way mate. It is the aussie way to be laid back, it's also a form of aussie mateship to not want others to feel bad because of who they are or what culture they are in. So why not celebrate all culture? I know muslims who wish me a happy easter why dont us anglos wish them a happy Eid?
Phoenix
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