Comments on: School Discriminates against Sikh Student

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:03:56 +0000

G’day there Graeme,

Too true. I’d like to think that Australian culture as a whole wouldn’t be perturbed by a student wearing a turban, but there are always individuals & groups that “buck the system”.

See ya,
Ken

By: ananda76

ananda76 — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:53:49 +0000

Hi Ken,
You could be right. The incident happened some time ago so it is difficult to verify the reasons at this late stage

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:11:13 +0000

G’day there Graeme,

Garrick’s comment about disagreeing is a quote and doesn’t specifically refer to what you say & do. It is often attributed to Voltaire but is actually from a later author who summarized Voltaire’s writing.

However, I also note that there was little information in the original post. Could it be the expulsion was for something other than the student’s religion? Could it be that the student has claimed discrimination to hide the real reasons? Also, I hazard a guess that a Sikh enrolling in a Protestant School may well have been aware of potential religious conflicts as would the school.

By: ananda76

ananda76 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:34:23 +0000

Dear Garrick,
Thank you for your comment. You demonstrate that you are a tolerant person and defend the rights of all despite possible disagreement with their views. In light of this, I can’t understand why you say “I disagree with everything I say and do”. It seems inconsistent with your sentiments in your comment. However, I appreciate your post.
Graeme

By: Garrick Millar

Garrick Millar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:26:22 +0000

G’day, I have no religious beliefs to speak of but I believe that everyone can believe in what ever they wish, just don’t expect me to follow.

In other words I disagree with everything you say and do, but I will fight for your right to say and do it, (and I have done).