Mon, 23 Jun 1997

Swamped by Australians

Finally someone comes up with an idea to shut the redneck MP up (June 19). That woman is doing a disservice to Australia and the Australian people. Owing to its proximity, development stage and the English language, Australia is cashing in on the Asian boom.

We meet them everywhere, Fortunately, the Australians coming here are hard working, well qualified and decent people. Now, here comes this Queensland fish and chips store owner talking nonsense. I wish Paul Keating was the prime minister, to show her how to behave.

Australia is an open society and redneck Pauline Hanson is entitled to voice her opinion, which would not prevent Australians to democratically kick her out. Apart from Mr. Franks' idea on how to trash her, a better idea would be for the Asian immigrants to join her party en mass and let them oust her.

OSVALDO COELHO

Bandung, West Java