[FairOpinion]

"We believe that these terrorists are strategically focused with the objective of rolling back Western values, engagement and influence, and to weaken and to ultimately supplant moderate Islamic governments. "

It seems like the Australians are facing reality, unlike many in the US, who insist on living in denial about the reality of the terrorist threat and threat with WMD.

[ConservativeMan55]

What are the laws like in Australia? More liberal or conservative? I know that right now they have a conservative leader. How about gun laws in Australia?

[spitz]

With 216 million muslims next door, Australia has always considered Indonesia a threat. The Indonesian population comprises more than 50% of the total population in the South Pacific region.

Indonesia has a 12/1 population advantage over Australia, that’s the equivalent of having 3.12 billion muslims in Canada, any wonder the Aussies are concerned?

[Cindy]

A General FYI Link:

U.S.A. - DEPARTMENT OF STATE: CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEET: "AUSTRALIA"
http://travel.state.gov/australia.html