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Those who enter a country change it forever. When our families came to the United States, it was mildly diverse. Some of us were forced to be here, their families—prisoners of the British Crown, African slaves—brought here in shackles. We believe in God, not because we are Christian; because we are religious Jews, Muslims, Christians, and others. Our founders were deists, not cross-bearing crusaders. Much of the same is true of Australia. In effect, state references to God are not representative of all views of God in the country and should be withdrawn. We are a great country by the grace of God if that is what you believe, but for many the free agency to do great things makes a country great. Those who enter have the free agency to say what they will and to be tolerated. They should learn to accept where they go as home. They should leave if they cannot do so. At the same time, those who cannot tolerate newcomers to their country should remember a tall, green gift given to the Americans from France. At her base, she welcomes everyone. If you can't welcome those who want to be here, maybe you should go too.
In fewer words, those who come here to complain are welcome to leave, and so are those who can't stand people who should be welcome here.
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