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Is a religious group a 'race' or isn't it? Is someone 'racist' if they publicly state their dislike of a religious group? An Australian tribunal has answered this question by ruling that Muslim is not a race, and as such, a person who vilifies them in public, an act which is currently illegal in Australia, would not have broken the law.
In 2016 Sonia Kruger 'called for an end to migration from Islamic countries' saying that she wanted people to feel safe when going out to celebrate Australia day. Sam Ekermawi, a Muslim, filed a complaint to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal claiming the comments were racial vilification.
The tribunal was unable to conclude Muslims living in Australia "are a 'race' by reason of a common ethnic or ethno-religious origin" and dismissed the application. This is an important milestone in the legal and cultural development of the ocean-bound nation which is still attempting to balance the melting pot of cultures and people who have migrated to the country from all over the world. This ruling may be a key threshold for defining what the word 'race' actually means in the legal and social and cultural context and how laws will be interpreted in the future.
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Saturday February 16 2019, @01:00PM (4 children)
Oz has a physical barrier, dummy.
(Score: 1, Redundant) by realDonaldTrump on Saturday February 16 2019, @02:32PM
Many countries have walls -- or, in many cases, fences. We made the list and it's 77 countries. A lot of countries, because WALLS WORK. And you know about Austria. Good for you. Good for you. They did Fence. Not as good as Wall. But it's a BARRIER -- it gives them control over their Border. So they can keep out the Radical Muslim Terrorists. Or they can argue about, "oh, is Terrorist a race, can we call that it a race?" That's a LUXURY. And they don't know what a luxury it is. They're deciding what to call that one. While we grieve for the terrible loss of life. In San Bernardino. In Manhattan. In Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Our magnificent Pentagon. Austin, Texas. Bowling Green, Kentucky. So many places, so many young, beautiful & innocent lives lost (or shattered). Terrorists are FLOODING into our Country. Because we don't have the Barrier. Don't worry, we're getting it very soon. Because of you. Because of Brian K. Because of Mitch. Because of our wonderful Government Workers. Who worked, very patiently, for so long without pay. But most of all, BECAUSE OF ME!!!
(Score: 1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday February 16 2019, @03:10PM (2 children)
They keep coming in by boat.
"I was oppressed! I need sanctuary!"
'Why didn't you apply in the several counties that you passed on your way here?'
"Racist!"
'Where is your passport?'
"Racist!"
'Several passports washed up on the shore after your boat mysteriously sank just off the coast. Do you know anything about this?'
"Racist!"
'A third world country has offered you citizenship, a passport, travel allowance, a home and a job. Why did you refuse to leave immigration detention and go there?'
"Racist!"
'We need to detain you until your identity is confirmed. Our contact in Syria cannot find any evidence you were ever in Syria.'
"Racist!"
'We only have normal food that everyday people eat. The guards and public servants eat this food. Why do you refuse to eat?'
"Racist!"
'We found your record from an arrest in a different country that you claim to be from. What do you have to say about this?'
"Racist!"
'Your request to bring 3 grandparents 5 brothers 2 sisters your significant other and over 20 people in has been denied.'
"Racist!"
'Your bride is only 11 years old according to the documents you provided.'
"Racist!"
'Your application for asylum was denied in another country. Why did you come here?'
"Racist!"
'Your records show involvement with ISIL. Can you explain this?'
"Racist!"
'We have a concern about a video posted that supports FGM that you are mentioned in. '
"Racist!"
And so on.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday February 18 2019, @01:51PM (1 child)
To the person who modded this post as being a troll: fuck off
I really wish this wasn't real. There is more. Much more.
Passports being washed up on the beach after boat people have claimed not to have identity papers?
People somehow traveling across the planet to get to an island surrounded by water who claim they must seek asylum here?
People who only make asylum claims for the health benefits?
Google it. All of it. Find the one where the news crew videos the people waiting to get on boats. They openly admit what they are doing. Gaming the system. Country shopping. Economic immigration.
The very worst part about all of this is that there are people in genuine need out there. People we could help. People we could spend billions on instead of these fakes.
If someone says something, anything, about these boat people and their ilk then they are slapped down as being "racist".
You wonder why people have stopped caring or saying anything about it.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday February 18 2019, @09:07PM
i just watched bbc world news yesterday and they were showing some stupid gap toothed, nasty, muslim bitch that left Britain to go be a isis bride. now she's on tv saying people should feel sorry for her because of what she's "been through". trump is releasing these "refugees" and asking the UK and other European countries to take them to trial. They will probably do like the US immigration and give them a court date and more welfare. if the UK and other European countries had any sense they would banish all muslims and exterminate any who don't leave after a cut off date.