Racism in the news

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There has been some talk of racism in the news lately. First there was the refugee who couldn’t get a response from prospective employers because of his name, although they responded when he is used a caucasian name. Then there was the little kid playing AFL in Victoria and was called n#*%#r by a fellow player. Of course there is the whole burqa saga but let’s tackle that on a different day.

So at a time when mainstream Australia is crying foul over immigrants not integrating and adopting the Australian way of life, the very same mainstream Australians are discouraging integration by their racist behaviour. When there is non-caucasian child playing AFL it should be a cherished as the child is doing his or her best to integrate into the Australian way by playing one of Australia’s favorite sports.

The child should not be abused racially abused by another player. At this point some serious questions need to be asked of the parents. Where did the child pick up such language. Do the parents use such words? If so then these parents are just as bad as those migrants who do not wish to integrate into the Australian way of life.

When will Australians learn that their country needs migrants and Australians need to adjust as much as the new migrants need to adjust. It’s not all one way. When Aussies go to countries lime Fiji and walk around with barely anything to cover their bodies then do they no think that this is insensitive to the local culture?

Is it acceptable for Aussies carry on like idiots when traveling on holidays to countries like Bali, Fiji etc but when people come to Australia they need to adjust?

What are people’s thoughts on this?

Mobilephone use at Service Stations

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I have an issue…

I just returned from a short visit to my local BP service station, which mind you has only been open for two weeks at most.

At the service station, I do what most people go in to do, refuel my car. I then proceed to pay for the fuel and as I am walking across the court yard I notice that the service station is manned Indians (nothing wrong with that, they are gettign paid (I hope) for an honest days work). The servo is manned by not one not two but FOUR people. The place only has four pumps and 1 cash register. God only knows why four people are required. Maybe the owner is getting a bulk discount, who knows.

Anyway back to my rant. As I walk across the courtyard, I notice that one of the employees – I use this term loosely as none of them had uniforms or name tags, but all of them were behind the counter at some stage so I assume they are employees. Anyway one of the employees, walks into the courtyard and starts having a conversation on the phone.

Does anyone see the problem in this scene? I recall my pump being turned off from the inside once as I was on the phone whilst refueling (in the good ole days ofcourse not recently). I also remember attendants blarring on the loudspeaker for the person at pump 4 to get off their mobilephone. So why is it acceptable for an employee to be on the phone in the courtyard?

Now, many would question me, why is this a race issue? My response is set out below:

90% of the time the bad reputations our Indian brethren have gotten is unjustified. 10% of no deodrant, lack of direction (cabbies), lack of English is all acceptable given no one is perfect.

However, speaking on the phone whilst at the service station as an employee just goes to show that the employee has absolutely not respect for the rules and regulations. And if an individual can not adhere to the rules of their workplace, will their adhere to safety rules and regulation of society?

As Indians and migrants to Australia, I feel that we should do everything we can to assimilate into society and upholding the rules and regulations of this country and of-course our work place. Especially so when our workplace is one where the public enters regularly. After-all if the mobilephone happened to emit a spark, and I was refuelling, I could have been blown up. Many would breath a sigh of relief I know but honestly its not a good thing to happen to anyone.

So, at the end of this rant I would like to challenge all my Indian brethren, to go out do your best, uphold the rule of law especially ones where safety of other individuals are concerned.

And Mr BP and Mr Owner of the new BP near my house, please get your business in order or we will take our business elsewhere.

Rant over…have a good weekend all.

Son of Silver Ferns coach urinates on a Jetstar flight and gets away with it…

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The short version of the story is that a man gets on a flight very drunk and falls asleep. He wakes up and in the isle he decides to relieve himself. In doing so he manages to splash a passenger’s jacket and laptop bag. The disgruntled passengers name is Zhe Ma (I assume he is of asian origin). Jetstar lets the man off with a warning.

The passenger happens to be the son of Ruth Aitken who is the coach of the Silver Ferns and a provincial basketball player in New Zealand.

Two things pop up in my head. One was this passenger let off simply because he happens to be somewhat popular albeit through association. Secondly, was the matter not escalated (other then a $500 voucher for a disgruntled Zhe Ma) because he/she was asian?

Is it possible that Jetstar has double standards for all its passengers? Famous and or White means you can piss out in the open (you would have thought the white race been civilised they would go to the toilet). If you happen to be non-white then chances of you getting yoru complaint heard is slim to none.

Which one is it?

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/jetstar-urinator-outed-as-the-son-of-famous-kiwi-ruth-aitken/story-e6frfq80-1226088054453#ixzz1RH2GlHnq