HALF of Australians harbour anti-Muslim sentiments and a quarter are anti-Semitic, according to the biggest survey ever done on racism in this country.

One in three also admit some level of racist feelings against indigenous people, reported the Herald Sun.

The survey of 12,500 people, conducted by leading universities, found Victoria to be one of the most tolerant states. But comparisons between 15 regions statewide show stark differences.........

.......Sue Posted at 6:09 AM Today
please explain why it is racist to expect immigrants to embrace our way of life and culture, given that we are expected to accept their beliefs and customs???

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BC of Brisbane Posted at 6:10 AM Today
An interesting survey. I wonder that the anti Muslim feeling isn't so much racist but a matter of trust given the violence that has been done to the western community in the name of Islam. It is well known that their religion regards non Muslims as Infidels who are better off dead than being a non Muslim. The Muslim community needs to build trust given the terrible acts of violence done in the name of their god. We need to know that we will be safe. We see the push to impose Muslim Law wherever they go and we see this happening in Europe now. In Australia we are being covertly forced to eat halal foods. I want to know I can trust Muslims not to want to impose their beliefs and practices on me and on Australia as a whole.

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Princess Vespa of Spaceball City Posted at 6:14 AM Today
If I am counted amongst this figure, then so be it. I live in a country that welcomes foreigners and it is an unwritten condition of immigration to fit in, to follow the laws, obey the rules. I lived in the US for five years, and it was a condition of entry that I fly the American flag instead of my own country flag, and that made sense to me. If you live in a country, you live THEIR country, do not bring your country to ours. If I go to an Arab country, I cannot kiss my boyfriend in public, those laws do not apply here. We are a Western country and our laws should not be compromised due to offending those coming here. If you do not like our way of life, one solution. Go Home.

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Matt Playford of Brisbane Posted at 6:17 AM Today
This is nothing but a joke! If these "studies" are such a science then why do we not use them for elections to save the Country millions? To say 84% of people, when your study has covered less than the 0.5%, is nothing but a joke. Put all the questions up on a website, get the Nation to complete it and then start talking! My issue is that unless you get my view, you are wrong to think you know my view. This is unless your thinking is that by having one white male, married, working, mid 30's, with a boy and girl, etc lets you know what every person like me thinks. I only hope that like bad bad music, this study is fast tracked to the waste basket!

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Brax Posted at 6:20 AM Today
What a sad case of affairs. Open your minds people. Go out & talk to someone of a different race, colour or creed today & find out for yourselves that we are indeed all the same. Friendliness begets friendliness.

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Geoff H of Northside Posted at 6:22 AM Today
How about a survey amongst Muslims and see how many are racist against the western world?

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stewart raymond of brisbane Posted at 6:24 AM Today
I am a converted Muslim but then so is every Muslim as you are not born a Muslim, you are born into a Muslim family. I suggest you travel to other countries then see who is Racist. We are no different then the rest of the world and all countries are racist against any culture from outside. Get off the band wagon about Muslim bashing, those that don't assimilate and become part of their new countries culture bring it on themselves others are perfectly settled as Australian. Muslims or any other culture.

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Foxtrot Charlie Posted at 6:26 AM Today
I like any Muslim who doesn't want to kill me for my beliefs. I also like any other race that doesn't hate me for being white.

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Stoody of Brisbane Posted at 6:26 AM Today
I dont understand why I should have to accept everyone for what race and religion they are.
I think I should just treat them the way I want to be treated by them. I dont have to talk to them or socialise with them if I dont agree with their beliefs but it doesnt stop me being there when they might call for help.
I feel that if someone comes from overseas to live here then it is them that need to be tolerant and them that need to change not me.
If you think I'm a racist well I dont care I hate everyone until they show me something to love. Just like they do.

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But halal foods are no different to normal food.

I don't care which direction my meat is facing when it's slaughtered!

... wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2011 at 1:47pm:


Nor do I. I just wish the beasts' throats weren't cut and the beasts allowed to bleed to death. A quick bolt just behind the ear is the most humane way.

Attention RSPCA...is there anyone home at the RSPCA?

As if western style slaughtering of animals is anything to be proud of in the humanity stakes. The brilliant and autistic Temple Grandin has dedicated her life to changing American (western) attitudes towards animal slaughter.

a Christian woman was met with resistance when she attempted to return some meat when she discovered that it was halal. She was only given a refund when she said ‘you would not treat a Muslim this way’.

http://www.libertiesalliance.org/2010/10/17/tesco-at-centre-of-halal-meat-debate...

This site has a video at the bottom of the page showing the difference between western and halal slaughter. Have a look if you dare.

Not funny at all.