Dear Senator @fraser_anning,
Your speech in Parliament yesterday was a mix of distorted facts, false equivalence and overall bad history. And in the age of information, you have no excuse to be so blatantly wrong.
Here’s our response:
Your speech in Parliament yesterday was a mix of distorted facts, false equivalence and overall bad history. And in the age of information, you have no excuse to be so blatantly wrong.
Here’s our response:
•Senator—Muslims are least able to assimilate & integrate.
“On average, the basic social values of Muslim migrants fall roughly mid‐way between those prevailing in their country of origin and their country of destination..."
“On average, the basic social values of Muslim migrants fall roughly mid‐way between those prevailing in their country of origin and their country of destination..."
(Cont'd)
"...We conclude that Muslim migrants do not move to Western countries with rigidly fixed attitudes; instead, they gradually absorb much of the host culture, as assimilation theories suggest.”
dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/hand…
"...We conclude that Muslim migrants do not move to Western countries with rigidly fixed attitudes; instead, they gradually absorb much of the host culture, as assimilation theories suggest.”
dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/hand…
(Cont'd)
Prof. Kevin Dun (Dean, School of Social Sciences & Psychology) - “A majority of Australian Muslims not only identify themselves as Australian but also feel a sense of belonging to Australia.”
Prof. Kevin Dun (Dean, School of Social Sciences & Psychology) - “A majority of Australian Muslims not only identify themselves as Australian but also feel a sense of belonging to Australia.”
•Senator—"Majority" of Muslims of working age in AUS do not work and live on welfare (implying they are a burden on AUS' economy
This is WRONG! In 2006, work participation rate for Muslims aged 15+ was 57% (almost the same as the national avg) which is the majority.
This is WRONG! In 2006, work participation rate for Muslims aged 15+ was 57% (almost the same as the national avg) which is the majority.
(Cont’d)
Besides, why Muslims were relatively less likely to participate in the labour force was partly because they faced discrimination. (Academic paper by Beth Cook, University of Castle)
Besides, why Muslims were relatively less likely to participate in the labour force was partly because they faced discrimination. (Academic paper by Beth Cook, University of Castle)
(Cont'd)
Ms Cook notes the following constraints that affect workforce participation:
1.Poorer English lang. proficiency
2.Employer attitudes
3.Cultural & religious issues (places where alcohol is sold, Gambling establishments, places where there was no time/place to pray etc.)
Ms Cook notes the following constraints that affect workforce participation:
1.Poorer English lang. proficiency
2.Employer attitudes
3.Cultural & religious issues (places where alcohol is sold, Gambling establishments, places where there was no time/place to pray etc.)
•Senator—Black African Muslims gangs terrorizing Melbourne
@VictoriaPolice Commissioner, Graham Ashton—“Vast majority of African-Australians in Victoria are decent, law-abiding ppl.”
“[Afr-Aus Comm] are suffering as a result of the actions of a small cohort of young offenders.
@VictoriaPolice Commissioner, Graham Ashton—“Vast majority of African-Australians in Victoria are decent, law-abiding ppl.”
“[Afr-Aus Comm] are suffering as a result of the actions of a small cohort of young offenders.
(Cont'd)
@VictoriaPolice Commissioner—“If you put it into context, you’ve got a few 100 offenders engaged in offending in a city of 4½ Mil ppl”
Ashton said it was “complete and utter garbage” to say Melbourne was not a safe place.
“…it’s important we keep it in perspective.”
@VictoriaPolice Commissioner—“If you put it into context, you’ve got a few 100 offenders engaged in offending in a city of 4½ Mil ppl”
Ashton said it was “complete and utter garbage” to say Melbourne was not a safe place.
“…it’s important we keep it in perspective.”
•Senator—ISIS Sympathizing Muslims trying to go overseas to fight for ISIS
Research shows that Young men who leave their homes to fight for terrorist groups:
1. Come from disadvantaged backgrounds
2. Have low levels of education
Research shows that Young men who leave their homes to fight for terrorist groups:
1. Come from disadvantaged backgrounds
2. Have low levels of education
(Cont'd)
3. lack any basic understanding of the true meaning of jihad or even the Islamic faith. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
3. lack any basic understanding of the true meaning of jihad or even the Islamic faith. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
(Cont'd)
Study for the @UN Office of Counter-Terrorism: ‘Despite claiming to protect Muslims, most of the returned fighters were “novices” in their religion and some did not know how to pray properly.’
Study for the @UN Office of Counter-Terrorism: ‘Despite claiming to protect Muslims, most of the returned fighters were “novices” in their religion and some did not know how to pray properly.’
•Senator—Certainly all terrorists these days are Muslims
[Fact Check]
Muslims’ share of the global population—24.3%
All terrorist attacks since 1970 conducted by (supposedly) Islamist Motivated Groups—10.3%
[Fact Check]
Muslims’ share of the global population—24.3%
All terrorist attacks since 1970 conducted by (supposedly) Islamist Motivated Groups—10.3%
(Cont'd)
i,e. Any Muslim you meet is less likely to be a terrorist than any person you might meet who is a Non-Muslim.
In AUS, more people died from domestic violence in JUST 2 YRS, than from terrorist attacks in the LAST 20 YRS (Prof Greg Austin, Int'l Security Expert—@UNSW)
i,e. Any Muslim you meet is less likely to be a terrorist than any person you might meet who is a Non-Muslim.
In AUS, more people died from domestic violence in JUST 2 YRS, than from terrorist attacks in the LAST 20 YRS (Prof Greg Austin, Int'l Security Expert—@UNSW)
(Cont'd)
Also, are you not aware of Rohingya Muslim civilians massacred by "Radical Buddhist Terrorist" in Myanmar while another 1 MILLION face genocide?
Also, are you not aware of Rohingya Muslim civilians massacred by "Radical Buddhist Terrorist" in Myanmar while another 1 MILLION face genocide?
(Cont'd)
What about Self-described Christian Organization, Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda that has maimed, raped & killed up to 100,000 ppl (according to United Nations), during the past 15 years? or do you not consider that terrorism?
What about Self-described Christian Organization, Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda that has maimed, raped & killed up to 100,000 ppl (according to United Nations), during the past 15 years? or do you not consider that terrorism?
(Cont'd)
Heard of America’s white supremacists who are also self-described Christians which, by the way, are the single largest terror threat to American Security—FBI & 392 Police agencies?
Heard of America’s white supremacists who are also self-described Christians which, by the way, are the single largest terror threat to American Security—FBI & 392 Police agencies?
We know we've skipped many other "non-Islamic" acts of terrorism but you all get the point.
That point is that TERRORISM—HAS—NO—RELIGION
That point is that TERRORISM—HAS—NO—RELIGION
Senator Fraser Anning, here is what True Integration means. 
Prejudice is the emotional commitment to Ignorance. And Ignorance --> Fear --> Hate and Bigotry --> Violence --> More Hate...
We're trying to break this vicious cycle through education.
Check out MuslimsDownUnder.com to get yourself rid of preconceived notions.
Peace!
We're trying to break this vicious cycle through education.
Check out MuslimsDownUnder.com to get yourself rid of preconceived notions.
Peace!
