Huzzah for the Aussies!

Rico says his Dutch friend Rob sends along this about the Australian prime minister:

The Australian Prime Minister does it again! It took a lot of courage for this woman to say what she wanted the world to hear. The retribution could be phenomenal, but at least she was willing to take a stand on the beliefs of she and Australia. The whole world needs a leader like this!

Muslims who wish to live under Islamic Sharia law were told to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard:

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 right wing Christian political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women founded this nation on Christian principles. 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 of it. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, pur pledge, pur Christian beliefs, or pur 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 that you accepted.

Rico says he could not agree more...