Unity vital in battle against terrorism, letter to the Herald
My comment about John Howards Australia day speech
Once again John Howard shows why he is the most consummate politician in Australia today
The teaching of history should convey only facts and be free from political motives, personal opinions, biases, propaganda, and other common tactics of distortion. Every claim that is made about history should also be accompanied by documentation proving its basis. Only responsible scholarship and teaching should be permitted. Those who intend to support particular political interests and agendas should have their biased historical interpretations criticized for lacking proof.
Because of the numerous contradicting, disjoint, biased, confused, and deficient interpretations that exist, few scholars are able to gather the facts and to understand and explain them coherently. Whether this failure is from a lack of information, scholarship ability, or honesty is unimportant. What is important is that historical information be made freely available and gathered into exhibits that allow researchers to derive independent conclusions.
The current policy of multiculturalism is no longer unchallengeable.
Multiculturalism is racism in a politically-correct guise. It holds that an individualÂs identity and personal worth are determined by ethnic/racial membership and that all cultures are of equal worth, regardless of their moral views or how they treat people. Multiculturalism holds that ethnic identity should be a central factor in educational and social policy decisions.
Multiculturalism is a threat to education: instead of encouraging students to question their assumptions and the assumptions of their parents and society, multiculturalism demands that students accept blindly what theyÂre given. Instead of encouraging reason and independent judgment, multiculturalism demands obedience to authority: the authority of the ethnic group.
I think we would all agree that cultural harmony should be our objective. It is my strong belief based on significant experience that cultural harmony is fostered by working together and focusing on what we share and have in common as human beings rather that focusing on differences which are the basis of conflict. Even a passing acquaintance with history and contemporary events makes this totally clear. Knowing what your neighbour eats and wears or what music or dance he/she enjoys is not sufficient to stop you trying to kill him/her. What is really important in every culture is such elements as beliefs and values. Working together we learn from each other, appreciate that everyone has something to contribute and learn that we can work harmoniously despite superficial differences - these are the focus for disharmony and conflict.
These views I must confess will not be popular with those who have a vested interest in seeing the status quo continue, we have only one world and one race human
Let us continue the traditions of mateship and a fair go for all. It is what makes us uniquely Australian.
It was not printed.
Once again John Howard shows why he is the most consummate politician in Australia today
The teaching of history should convey only facts and be free from political motives, personal opinions, biases, propaganda, and other common tactics of distortion. Every claim that is made about history should also be accompanied by documentation proving its basis. Only responsible scholarship and teaching should be permitted. Those who intend to support particular political interests and agendas should have their biased historical interpretations criticized for lacking proof.
Because of the numerous contradicting, disjoint, biased, confused, and deficient interpretations that exist, few scholars are able to gather the facts and to understand and explain them coherently. Whether this failure is from a lack of information, scholarship ability, or honesty is unimportant. What is important is that historical information be made freely available and gathered into exhibits that allow researchers to derive independent conclusions.
The current policy of multiculturalism is no longer unchallengeable.
Multiculturalism is racism in a politically-correct guise. It holds that an individualÂs identity and personal worth are determined by ethnic/racial membership and that all cultures are of equal worth, regardless of their moral views or how they treat people. Multiculturalism holds that ethnic identity should be a central factor in educational and social policy decisions.
Multiculturalism is a threat to education: instead of encouraging students to question their assumptions and the assumptions of their parents and society, multiculturalism demands that students accept blindly what theyÂre given. Instead of encouraging reason and independent judgment, multiculturalism demands obedience to authority: the authority of the ethnic group.
I think we would all agree that cultural harmony should be our objective. It is my strong belief based on significant experience that cultural harmony is fostered by working together and focusing on what we share and have in common as human beings rather that focusing on differences which are the basis of conflict. Even a passing acquaintance with history and contemporary events makes this totally clear. Knowing what your neighbour eats and wears or what music or dance he/she enjoys is not sufficient to stop you trying to kill him/her. What is really important in every culture is such elements as beliefs and values. Working together we learn from each other, appreciate that everyone has something to contribute and learn that we can work harmoniously despite superficial differences - these are the focus for disharmony and conflict.
These views I must confess will not be popular with those who have a vested interest in seeing the status quo continue, we have only one world and one race human
Let us continue the traditions of mateship and a fair go for all. It is what makes us uniquely Australian.
It was not printed.
posted by Stumpy at 12:36 am
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