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Banished From Australian Playgroup for Being Australian
They say that multiculturalism boils down to “Asia for Asians, Africa for Africans, white countries for everybody.” But this is overly optimistic, unless you keep in mind that “everybody” does not include white people. From Australia:
Like most mothers with young children, [Tara] Coverdale enjoys opportunities to socialise with other mothers of children the same age while on maternity leave, especially in her neighbourhood in inner-city Sydney.
So when a Russian-born friend mentioned a playgroup on Thursdays, at the Alexandria Park Community Centre, she was enthusiastic.
Two weeks ago, on a humid Thursday morning, she bundled her eight-month-old baby in the pram and walked with her four-year-old son the short distance to the community centre.
When she arrived, her red-haired son raced off to play while she looked around for her friend.
That was when a staff member approached and asked if it was her first day. Coverdale thought how nice that she was so attentive.
But then the woman said: “Can I ask what your cultural background is?”
Taken aback, Coverdale, who has blonde hair and freckles, said: “I’m Australian”.
Immediately, the woman said: “I’m sorry, you can’t come here. It’s for multicultural families and people who speak languages other than English at home.”
At least they allow Europeans for now, so long as they don’t speak English — although they are challenged for their multicultural credentials, whereas mothers and children with the preferred darker skin are allowed right in. No playgroups allowing regular Australian children were available in the immediate area.
Assimilation is obviously not on the agenda.
As a result of negative publicity, all families will now be allowed to join the playgroup. But as soon as attention is turned elsewhere, the steady encroachment will resume.
On tips from Sean C and Dragon’s Lair.
Source: http://moonbattery.com/?p=82744
