Guest Doll Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Despite this... ...and it's association with Islamic extremism Australians respond with this...(random link but best I could find for the story) http://uk.businessinsider.com/australians-launch-illridewithyou-campaign-2014-12 I love you Australia...good on ya chaostika, Kito, Teana and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanti Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Oh ! I'm out of likes for the day but very thoughtful move !! Kudos to aussies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashion Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/a/25772503/siege-situation-in-martin-place/ It's now over but 2 hostages tragically dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Lexii Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 In my line of work, I have met, taught and socialised with many Muslims and in every single encounter, they are a peaceful group of people. These are the true believers in Islamic faith and would never ever think of this atrocities that we have seen here recently. Do not ever think that every Muslim is capable of anything like this as it's just not true. Every religion has fanatics, every country had mentally insane people, and every city has evil people living in its walls. Yes, I am a proud Australian, but I am also one that is respectful of each and every person that lives here. No one religion, culture or background is "destroying my country" and it is not Australian to believe so. Individuals destroy lives, destroys property and brings turmoil. It is not anything but that. JanaX, Camden, XxDavexX and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashion Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 In my line of work, I have met, taught and socialised with many Muslims and in every single encounter, they are a peaceful group of people. These are the true believers in Islamic faith and would never ever think of this atrocities that we have seen here recently. Do not ever think that every Muslim is capable of anything like this as it's just not true. Every religion has fanatics, every country had mentally insane people, and every city has evil people living in its walls. Yes, I am a proud Australian, but I am also one that is respectful of each and every person that lives here. No one religion, culture or background is "destroying my country" and it is not Australian to believe so. Individuals destroy lives, destroys property and brings turmoil. It is not anything but that. On ya mate!!!!! Very well said <3 Camden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Catholicism is big here along with other religions. If I judge Catholics by the actions of a few then I stand on ignorance. I choose not to be ignorant (I am not Catholic but know that much). Baptist, many are considered to be sensationalist that only care about money. If I stand on that, again, I am standing on ignorance. I cannot take a part and accuse the whole. This is what stereotypes are made of. We could get deeper but that is not the purpose of this forum. The point is, as Lexii has laid out, is that you cannot take the actions of a sect to judge the whole. What is going on people? Shanti, ForOnlyOne, chaostika and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForOnlyOne Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 At 10am when i placed flowers on the arrangement in Martin Place it was small but elegant... now it's huge. This is my country... It's still the lucky country.. and we band together and show support during times like this and i admire my countrymen so much for this.But I to am afraid that the Muslim community will be forced to endure the backlash from this event... because of one fanatic - and mentally ill person.. I worry especially for the Muslim teenagers and young adults.I hope all will be well TomiBoy, Hudson, XxDavexX and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaostika Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 just noticed today what happenend and I would like to express my solidarity and my deepest sympathy to everyone and especially to those families left behind, who have been affected by ALL these tragic events that happend on our globe in the past hours! i wonder if all this bullshit, of the sometimes called - beast human beeing - will ever stop or end?!!? ever?!? well up on till today, since we are walking on 2 feets or legs, its just like in the song below : silly monkeys killing other monkeys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdwYGu1o8gs ForOnlyOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetHeather Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 While the 'I'll ride with you' sentiment is notable in thought. There is a more logical reality to be had here. If people are scared of backlash the last thing they want to do is give a route and ride with a stranger. for that very stranger may very well be that backlash. I would just suggest if anyone is scared to go to work that they pair up with friends/family people they know and can truly trust. I personally know I'd be the last woman to EVER give my information to someone I do not know simply for that reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doll Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 While the 'I'll ride with you' sentiment is notable in thought. There is a more logical reality to be had here. If people are scared of backlash the last thing they want to do is give a route and ride with a stranger. for that very stranger may very well be that backlash. I would just suggest if anyone is scared to go to work that they pair up with friends/family people they know and can truly trust. I personally know I'd be the last woman to EVER give my information to someone I do not know simply for that reality.I think in a lot of ways it's the sentiment that does more than the practicality...I just love it as a reaction to the situation...this is how to fight a world with this kind of madness in it. ForOnlyOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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