leigh86 Donating Members 133 Member For: 18y 2m 11d Gender: Not Telling Posted 22/01/07 10:55 AM Share Posted 22/01/07 10:55 AM I fail to understand how the Australian flag can incite violence of any kind... this is completely ridiculous. I reckon everyone should take one to BDO just to prove a point.←The media has blown this one WAY out of proportion. I heard it on Triple J this morning, and all the BDO organisers said was that they recommend people do not bring flags along. This was due to a number of people walking around the Sydney Big Day Out last year telling people to basically "Kiss it, or I'll knock you out." Fair enough on their behalf I think. They never mentioned the word "banned" once.From BigDayOut.com...The Big Day Out would like to offer the following to clarify its position on "flag banning" at the Sydney show.Contrary to the reports in the media, it was never our intention to disrespect the symbolism of the Australian or any other flag.We are not banning the Australian flag but are simply discouraging its use for anti-social purposes at the Big Day Out.We state unequivocally that flags will not be banned at any Australian Big Day Out show in the foreseeable future.In recent times, there has been an increased incidence of flags brandished aggressively and this has led to increased tension. Our only intention in discouraging this activity at the Big Day Out is to ensure that our patrons are not subjected to this aggressive behaviour.With all this in mind and the aim to create a happy, peaceful MUSICAL event, organisers would like to request that fans please leave their flags at home.The Big Day Out is not an Australia Day event, but a music festival showcasing music artists from around the world and aspires to unify people through music.Unfortunately the media reports yesterday were not quoted accurately and we must thank the participating media for wasting everybody's time including the Prime Minister John Howard, Premier Morris Iemma, NSW RSL President Don Rowe, Keysar Trad (a confidant of the Mufti Sheik Taj el-Dene Elhilaly) and Burt Lane of the Australian National Flag Association... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 22/01/07 10:59 AM Share Posted 22/01/07 10:59 AM pfft whats happening to this country... we cant fly our own flag cuz the "others" feel "threatened"........ OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!cronulla was the best thing that's happened to this country in regards to racism, not so much the fighting and threats but just the "reminders" of a simple slogan.... "If you dont love it, Leave." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR68UZ XR68UZ Donating Members 732 Member For: 18y 11m 17d Location: Sydney Posted 22/01/07 11:00 AM Share Posted 22/01/07 11:00 AM ohhhh. that clears it up ey. still suggesting them not to bring it when its on aussie day sounds pretty looney, were not making these trouble making people stay here (that's not racist is it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 22/01/07 11:06 AM Share Posted 22/01/07 11:06 AM ohhhh. that clears it up ey. still suggesting them not to bring it when its on aussie day sounds pretty looney, were not making these trouble making people stay here (that's not racist is it?)←pffft what CAN you say nowdays without causing a ruckus.......... such a cushioned little bubble we're living nowdays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh86 Donating Members 133 Member For: 18y 2m 11d Gender: Not Telling Posted 22/01/07 11:13 AM Share Posted 22/01/07 11:13 AM pfft whats happening to this country... we cant fly our own flag cuz the "others" feel "threatened"........ OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!←If someone told you to kiss the Australian flag or they'll punch you, wouldn't you feel threatened? Personally I'd tell them to go f*ck themselves. That's not what being is an Australian about, nor is it what the flag itself represents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 22/01/07 11:27 AM Share Posted 22/01/07 11:27 AM Australian flag or a New Zealand one? I cant tell the diff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegSpec Cruise Control 1,417 Member For: 17y 11m 28d Gender: Male Location: Macksville NSW. Posted 22/01/07 01:03 PM Author Share Posted 22/01/07 01:03 PM Thanks guys, but all I originally wanted was to find where I could buy one. Wanna' hang it outside my house....... I won't get involved in this discussion right now cause if I start I probably won't stop...... As already said "AUSTRALIA" love it......OR LEAVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac450 Member 1,650 Member For: 18y 3m 22d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 22/01/07 09:13 PM Share Posted 22/01/07 09:13 PM I fail to understand how the Australian flag can incite violence of any kind... this is completely ridiculous. I reckon everyone should take one to BDO just to prove a point.←The media has blown this one WAY out of proportion. I heard it on Triple J this morning, and all the BDO organisers said was that they recommend people do not bring flags along. This was due to a number of people walking around the Sydney Big Day Out last year telling people to basically "Kiss it, or I'll knock you out." Fair enough on their behalf I think. They never mentioned the word "banned" once.From BigDayOut.com...The Big Day Out would like to offer the following to clarify its position on "flag banning" at the Sydney show.Contrary to the reports in the media, it was never our intention to disrespect the symbolism of the Australian or any other flag.We are not banning the Australian flag but are simply discouraging its use for anti-social purposes at the Big Day Out.We state unequivocally that flags will not be banned at any Australian Big Day Out show in the foreseeable future.In recent times, there has been an increased incidence of flags brandished aggressively and this has led to increased tension. Our only intention in discouraging this activity at the Big Day Out is to ensure that our patrons are not subjected to this aggressive behaviour.With all this in mind and the aim to create a happy, peaceful MUSICAL event, organisers would like to request that fans please leave their flags at home.The Big Day Out is not an Australia Day event, but a music festival showcasing music artists from around the world and aspires to unify people through music.Unfortunately the media reports yesterday were not quoted accurately and we must thank the participating media for wasting everybody's time including the Prime Minister John Howard, Premier Morris Iemma, NSW RSL President Don Rowe, Keysar Trad (a confidant of the Mufti Sheik Taj el-Dene Elhilaly) and Burt Lane of the Australian National Flag Association... ←Dispite this statement, it was a step back from their original. While they didn't use the word ban, they did say they would not allow Australian flags or bandanas throught the door. Sorry, but that is a ban. So is any other flag OK? Or are they just singling out the Australian flag on Australia day.If I had a ticket I would be demanding an immediate refund and so should everyone else. Just for making the comments (ban or suggestion) is utter rubbish and organisers of this ilk deserve to fail.Just because they had some issues with a very small minority last year has nothing to do with the flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 22/01/07 10:16 PM Share Posted 22/01/07 10:16 PM I saw a "Australia - Love it or leave it" sticker on an old granny's car...Coolest old lady I've ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 22/01/07 10:41 PM Share Posted 22/01/07 10:41 PM I saw a "Australia - Love it or leave it" sticker on an old granny's car...Coolest old lady I've ever seen ←Did u get her number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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