I guess they figured they can't have Israel so they'll go for Australia?
December 10, 2005
MAROUBRA Beach could be the new setting for race riots this weekend after police discovered a text message urging Middle Eastern gangs to start trouble in the Eastern Suburbs instead of Cronulla.
The message urged troublemakers to go to Maroubra beach on Sunday because the heavy police presence at Cronulla would prevent a confrontation.
The development came a day after The Daily Telegraph published comments from the Bra Boys surf gang leader, Koby Abberton warning Middle Eastern gangs to "stay away" from Maroubra.
Cronulla parents yesterday vowed to press ahead with a nippers carnival despite fears that brawls could erupt at the beach.
Cronulla residents yesterday turned on Premier Morris Iemma, accusing him of applying a "Bandaid" to racial problems in the area.
The Premier strolled along the beachfront at Cronulla yesterday calling for calm between local youths and Middle Eastern gangs.
The photo opportunity turned into a nightmare when locals rounded on him.
Resident Terry Hall demanded to know when Cronulla police would be "taken seriously" and given resources to deal with thugs.
John, a local who would only give his first name, shouted Mr Iemma down as he spoke, declaring: "That's a joke. That's pathetic."
"The speech was pathetic. It was political. We respect the police. The gangs do not."
An embarrassed Mr Iemma said police had the resources to deal with the turf war between locals and Middle Eastern gangs.
His advice to those thinking of sparking trouble was to stay away.
Declaring it was "business as usual" on the beach this weekend, Mr Iemma warned: "Police will crack down on any criminal behaviour and offenders will be arrested and and charged."
Geoff, an older resident, said the elderly would join younger locals on Sunday to show solidarity.
"Elderly people feel threatened but want to show support," he said.
<< I guess they figured they can't have Israel so they'll go for Australia? >>
Nope.
Not particularly.
They want Missouri, too.
There's an idea - - let them have Australia, under the rule of Lex Luthor.