[skysurfer808]

I like the Aussies, and agree with their policy. I've been to quite a few places, and I can definately state conclusively that no matter where you go, there's an aussie nearby ready to hoist a pint. Regarding English and culture, when immigrants don't assimilate, they become a cancer on a society rather than part of it. Anyone have a look at Europe lately. Looking at Hawaii, during WW2 our Japanese immigrant population assimilated and turned out the most decorated combat unit in the US Army, the 442nd Regimental Combat team, which fought the Germans in Italy, Southern France, and liberated Dachau. This unit was made up of American Citizens, who fought for their right to citizenship. They were English Speaking Americans, who happened to look Japanese. Yet in today's America it seems that being a hyphenated American is more important than being American. At least the Aussies are throwing the gauntlet down and fighting for their culture.

Skysrfer808