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Prime Minister John Howard - 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.

A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to =
Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John =
Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a =
crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, =
hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if =
they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws =
were made by parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a =
country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is =
not for you", he said on National Television

"I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws =
governing people in Australia : one the Australian law and another =
Islamic law that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, =
independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the =
opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, =
that's a better option", Costello said.

Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said =
those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other =
country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that =
Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. =
Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, =
to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can =
basically clear off", he said.

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."

"However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the =
'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that =
our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor =
do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming =
to Australia " "However, there are a few things that those who have =
recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to =
understand." "This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community =
has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And =
as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own =
language and our own lifestyle."

"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."

"If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then =
you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We =
are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really =
don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep =
your culture, but do not force it on others.

"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."

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will =
find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths.

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A WIFE'S REQUEST

I was sitting alone in one of those loud, casual steak Houses that you find all over the country. You know the type--a bucket of peanuts on every table, shells littering the floor, and a bunch of perky college kids racing around with long neck beers and sizzling platters. Taking a sip of my iced tea, I studied the crowd over the rim of my glass. My gaze lingered on a group enjoying their meal. They wore no uniform to identify their branch of service, but they were definitely "military:" clean shaven, cropped haircut, and that "squared away" look that comes with pride.

Smiling sadly, I glanced across my table to the empty seat where my husband usually sat.

It had only been a few months since we sat in this very booth, talking about his upcoming deployment to the Middle East

That was when he made me promise to get a sitter for the kids, come back to this restaurant once a month and treat myself to a nice steak. In turn he would treasure the thought of me being here, thinking about him until he returned home
I fingered the little flag pin I constantly wear and wondered where he was at this very moment. Was he safe and warm? Was his cold any better? Were my letters getting through to him?

As I pondered these thoughts, high pitched female voices from the next booth broke into my thoughts.

I don't know what Bush is thinking about. Invading Iraq . You'd think that man would learn from his old man's mistakes. Good lord. What an idiot! I can't believe he is even in office. You do know, he stole the election."

I cut into my steak and tried to ignore them, as they began an endless tirade running down our president.

I thought about the last night I spent with my husband, as he prepared to deploy. He had just returned from getting his smallpox and anthrax shots.

The image of him standing in our kitchen packing his gas mask still gives me chills. Once again the women's voices invaded my thoughts.

It is all about oil, you know. Our soldiers will go in and rape and steal all the oil they can in the name of 'freedom'. Hmmm! I wonder how many innocent people they'll kill without giving it a thought? It's pure greed, you know."

My chest tightened as I stared at my wedding ring. I could still see how handsome my husband looked in his "mess dress" the day he slipped it on my
finger. I wondered what he was wearing now. Probably his desert uniform, affectionately dubbed "coffee stains" with a heavy bulletproof vest over it.

"You know, we should just leave Iraq alone. I don't think they are hiding any weapons. In fact, I bet it's all a big act just to increase the president's popularity. That's all it is, padding the military budget at the expense of our social security and education. And, you know what else? We're just asking for another 9-11. I can't say when it happens again that we didn't deserve it."

Their words brought to mind the war protesters I had watched gathering outside our base. Did no one even appreciate the sacrifice of brave men and women, who leave their homes and family to ensure our freedom? Do they even know what "freedom" is?

I glanced at the table where the young men were sitting, and saw their courageous faces change. They had stopped eating and looked at each other
Dejectedly, listening to the women talking.

"Well, I, for one, think it's just deplorable to invade Iraq , and I am certainly sick of our tax dollars going to train professional baby-killers we call a military."

Professional baby-killers? I thought about what a wonderful father my husband is, and of how long it would be before he would see our children again.

That's it! Indignation rose up inside me. Normally reserved, pride in my husband gave me a brassy boldness I never realized I had. Tonight one voice will answer on behalf of our military, and let her pride in our troops be known.

Sliding out of my booth, I walked around to the adjoining booth and placed my hands flat on their table. Lowering myself to eye level with them, smiling I said, "I couldn't help overhearing your conversation. You see, I'm sitting here trying to enjoy my dinner alone. And, do you know why? Because my husband, whom I love with all my heart, is halfway around the world defending your right to say rotten things about him."

"Yes, you have the right to your opinion, and what you think is none of my business. However, what you say in public is something else, and I will not
sit by and listen to you ridicule MY country, MY president, MY husband, and all the other fine American men and women who put their lives on the line, just so you can have the "freedom" to complain. Freedom is an expensive commodity, ladies. Don't let your actions cheapen it."

I must have been louder than I meant to be, because the manager came over to inquire if everything was all right.

"Yes, thank you," I replied. Then, turning back to the women, I said, "Enjoy the rest of your meal."

As I returned to my booth applause broke out. I was embarrassed for making a scene, and went back to my half eaten steak. The women picked up their check and scurried away.

After finishing my meal, and while waiting for my check, the manager returned with a huge apple cobbler a la mode.

"Compliments of those soldiers," he said. He also smiled and said the ladies tried to pay for my dinner, but that another couple had beaten them to it.

When I asked who, the manager said they had already left, but that the gentleman was a veteran, and wanted to take care of the wife of "one of our boys." With a lump in my throat, I gratefully turned to the soldiers and thanked them for the cobbler. Grinning from ear to ear, they came over and surrounded the booth.

"We just wanted to thank you, ma'am. You know we can't get into confrontations with civilians, so we appreciate what you did."

As I drove home, for the first time since my husband's deployment, I didn't feel quite so alone. My heart was filled with the warmth of the other diners who stopped by my table, to relate how they, too, were proud of my husband, and would keep him in their prayers.

I knew their flags would fly a little higher the next day. Perhaps they would look for more tangible ways to show their pride in our country, and the military who protect her. And maybe, just maybe, the two women who were railing against our country, would pause for a minute to appreciate all the freedom America offers, and the price it pays to maintain it's freedom.

As for me, I have learned that one voice CAN make a difference.

Maybe the next time protesters gather outside the gates of the base where I live, I will proudly stand on the opposite side with a sign of my own. It will simply say, "Thank You!"
To those who fought for our Nation: Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
GOD BLESS AMERICA !!
Please pray for God's protection of our troops and HIS wisdom for their commanders. Pass this on to as many as you think will respond with a prayer:

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior."

When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground, air and navy, marines, personnel in every area of the middle east, all our he-roes and she-roes, our men and women of the Armed Forces.

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THIS AGAIN FROM BOB LEES. LOVE, M
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 1:42 PM
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PLEASE FORWARD THIS FROM AN AUTHOR UNKNOWN.

As I reflect on this photograph, I see once again that not all the brave leave the "home of the brave" to enter battle; some are required now to be the brave at home

It is said a picture is worth a thousand words but it leaves me speechless with tears in my eyes.
Please forward this.



Would You Send This Please

We have a long list of good friends whose husbands are deploying

to Iraq next month. One of the wives sent me this. We feel compelled

to send it on. Your prayers are deeply appreciated. These guys

deserve our love, our hugs and most powerfully, our prayers.





Prayer Request:

I understand that life in Iraq is very difficult to bear right now. Our troops need our prayers for strength, endurance and safety.

Send this on after a shortprayer.
please don't break it:

"Lord, hold our troops in thy loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."

When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.

There's nothing attached; just send this to all in your address book. Do not let it stop with you, please -- of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best!!!













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