EXTREME-ism

Taking Extremism to the Extreme?

Extremism is occurring every minute, everyday – all over the globe. As you read this, people all over the world are joining, creating and supporting hate groups.
So what is it? Extremism occurs when an individual or group of people hold strong views on political or social issues and go to extreme lengths to demonstrate these views.

There are thousands of hate groups littered all over the web, such as; Aryan nations, Stormfront, Hammerskin nation, Skinheads and White power forum – just to name a few. All of them attempt to gain supporters and share their hate. But why? What drives someone to behave like that? It mainly comes down to strong religious or political beliefs and ideologies, a lot of hate, and a lot of anger.

Some people take extremism so far. They are willing to round up their followers and promote activism. Very often this can lead to violent behaviour. People protest and fight each other - they are willing to put themselves and others in harms way for the sake of proving a point. So are these hate groups taking extremism to the extreme?

‘Identity, Independence, Freedom’. Sound familiar? Then you’ve probably stumbled across the homepage of the Australia First Party.

On first glance - The Australia First Party appears somewhat harmless – supporting the Australian industry, jobs and families. However look closer and you’ll see some of their other policies like “Abolish Multiculturalism’, and ‘Reduce and Limit Immigration’.

Founded by Graeme Campbell, the Australia First Party is a group attempting to keep Australia free of immigrants and non-whites. I feel the need to ask however, can the leaders or creators of this group be certain that they themselves are from a 100 per cent white heritage? Is it even possible to track your family heritage so far back? These people act like they are pure whites but really; maybe they're just a bunch of angry hypocrites?

Firstly, they couldn't possibly think they can really one day accomplish their goal of a white Australia.

Secondly, the creators themselves are probably not as pure as they think.

And thirdly, multiculturalism is almost essential for the economy. It brings together people and traditions, creates new ideas and jobs. The creators of the Australia First Party couldn't possibly say that they don't have ANY foreign friends or colleagues, or that they've never had work because of someone from another country, or even that they've never enjoyed the food from other cultures!

The fact that these people even think they have the power to achieve their ridiculous goals is almost humorous. People need to stop thinking that racism and violence can solve their silly little problems. They should get out – off the computer, go meet some new people and embrace multiculturalism. There have been significant changes and achievements in Australian history by the help of people from different cultures whom without – Australia just wouldn’t be the same. I don’t think there will ever, or can ever be – a white Australia.