From a land down under

Andrew Robb, pictured, is the Australian Parliament's Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.

He is Prime Minister John Howard Government's multicultural spokesman and had this to say this weekend to a conference of 100 Imams....

"We live in a world of terrorism where evil acts are being regularly perpetrated in the name of your faith and because it is your faith that is being invoked as justification for these evil acts, it is your problem".

"You can't wish it away, or ignore it, just because it has been caused by others.

"Instead, speak up and condemn terrorism, defend your role in the way of life that we all share here in Australia."

Robb told the Imams that unless Muslims took responsibility for their destiny and tackled the causes of terrorism, Australia would become divided.

Robb also stated these were tough times requiring great personal resolve and called on them to shun a victim mentality that branded any criticism as discrimination.

Finally Robb said it was important for migrants to learn English.

"I see as critical the need for imams to have effective English language skills -- it is a self-evident truth that a shared language is one of the foundations of national cohesion."

I'm sure Andrew Robb will be next on the Muslim religion of Peace "HIT" Parade.... #10 with a bullet or more likely a suicide bomber!