Debate rages over Monash "racism"

Posted to Waverley Leader (22/3/2011) on 23/3/2011 at 11:15 AM
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The design of the preamble and the questions of a survey can greatly influence the way a surveyed candidate or respondent in making the decision.

Racism, whether real or perceived, is stemmed from suspicion, which in turn is the result of distinct differentiation and segregation from the norm or main stream population. Many immigrants hide behind the curtain of multiculturalism and expect to have special treatment or consideration. In almost all cases immigrants come to Australia are not by invitation, and they should be thankful that Australia open her hands to let them settle here for a better future. They should also be thankful that all who are ready here open their hearts and share this beautiful country for them to enjoy.

This is not a statement of immigrant bashing, because I am also an immigrant! I believe that the public is more sympathetic to indigenous Australians’ plight for equality than anti-indigenous. There have been 43 federal elections since 1901, and nothing much have been done by any government to improve the standard of living of the indigenous Australians.

$45,000 bill for Monash women-only pool sessions (Post 1 of 2)

Posted to Waverley Leader (14/2/11) on 15/2/2011 at 12:50 PM
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I have written in various papers including this about my views on segregation, whether it is on businesses in Kingsway or the use of swimming pool.

Multiculturalism is not a one-way traffic. Australians are asked to be patient, tolerant, and acceptant with other’s cultures, and expected to learn about them, and yet many immigrants do not reciprocate. Unless there is a common unifying force to bind them together, the Australian social fabric will be torn.

To find out more about my other comments, follow the links
http://www2b.abc.net.au/tmb/Client/Message.aspx?b=114&m=49118&ps=50&dm=2, published 27/8/2009
http://www2b.abc.net.au/guestbookcentral/list.asp?numtoview=&GuestbookID=156&start=&sort=&filter1=Name&filter1val=CHAN, Sin Fong&filter2=Subject&filter2val=Speak English and Respect the Laws&filter3Remark=&filter3val=Tower of Babel&view=&advanced=&Action=&pagestart=, published 19/9/2006
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/comments/women-only-pool-float-for-monash/, published 19/10/2010
http://waverley-leader.whereilive.com.au/your-news/story/better-business-mix-in-kingsway/, published 7/1/2011
http://www.monashweekly.com.au/content/letterstotheeditor/, published 7/1/2011, 3/12/2010, 20/10/2010

Women-only pool float for Monash (Post 1 of 3)

Posted to Waverley Leader (19/10/10) on 19/10/10 at 5:47 PM
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I strongly oppose gender seggregation whether it is religious base or otherwise. This is a bad precedence for future argument about separate workplace offices, classrooms, buses, train carriages, taxis, restaurants, cinemas, hospitals and the list just goes on.

Imagine in a crowded train or bus, aren't women in closer contact with men? Will there be enough female gynaecologists to help pregnant women or deliver babies? I'm a Chinese by descent, and there are a lot of differences between my believes, values and the Australian way of life. I choose to be an Australian, and therefore I can't be dogmatic expecting the country / fellow citizens to change for me. I have to adapt or compromise to some extent. In the worst case scenario, I avoid!

If the women choose to walk 10km each week to swim at Kingston Council’s Don Tatnell Leisure Centre, let's be it. There are different modes of transport, or they can carpool with friends. On the positive side, walking is a good form of exercise.

Who pay for the $45,080? All ratepayers including myself do. I don't expect the Mayor or the City to waste my money in such proposal.

Seggregation spells the downfall of Equality!