I don't get it when people say they are ashamed to be Australian because of the actions of a few.
I'm sure as heck not. We live in a country where we are free. We have a democratic processes that help ensure that freedom. We have the ability to voice our oppinions without fear of disappearing into the night. We have more public holidays than pretty much any country on the planet. We have it better than most - On this day of all days I am glad to be Australian.
We are still the one country in the world where our visa's are universally accepted - despite the threats of a few nutters.
Australians are generally regarded as top blokes and great girls. Every friend I have had who has travelled around the world has said the same thing - people in other countries were excited that they were in the presence of Australians and were treated the better for it.
I am glad to be Australian. And I don't care who is in power as long as they uphold the constitution and laws of this country.
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Date: 2007-01-26 07:57 am (UTC)I'm sure as heck not. We live in a country where we are free. We have a democratic processes that help ensure that freedom. We have the ability to voice our oppinions without fear of disappearing into the night. We have more public holidays than pretty much any country on the planet. We have it better than most - On this day of all days I am glad to be Australian.
We are still the one country in the world where our visa's are universally accepted - despite the threats of a few nutters.
Australians are generally regarded as top blokes and great girls. Every friend I have had who has travelled around the world has said the same thing - people in other countries were excited that they were in the presence of Australians and were treated the better for it.
I am glad to be Australian. And I don't care who is in power as long as they uphold the constitution and laws of this country.