Brilliant!

Its the subtle things that make my day...

(Note the addition of the asterix and footnote)

Even though we don't have a Bill of Rights here in Australia, Sergio is a big advocate for "free speech*
* As long as it reflect's his own personal opinions.

I'm so hearing ya sister!

Sergio's response...

So one can only assume while he is not repainting his precious wall or wasting Police time, Sergio spends his time googling himself. Because he's finally found this blog - Yay!

So how has he responded to this blog you ask? Let me give you a peek into the mind of a sexist madman. In response to this image in particular...

 "They do have very large back sides don't you think, these two should be in Burqas" - sergio

Hmmm, so there's an exception for women with large bottoms is there? I can see your argument for banning the burqa runs deep.

If you keep comments like these coming Sergio, its my pleasure in publishing them.

My ten cents worth...

I agree everyone is entitled to an opinion. Hey, I'd like to see less old guys walking around in speedos at the beach but Im not going to scream it on a loud-speaker.
I'd like to see Pole dancing become an Olympic sport, but Im not going to start a parade about it...
The thing that shits me most about the "Say no to Burqas" mural is not Sergio's opinion because as I said, everyone's entitled to their own opinion. IT'S THE WAY HE'S SAYING IT.

As Ive said before, I put the burqa issue aside because I am not a Muslim woman and can not speak on their behalf. I do however resent ANY man who attempts to dictate to women, regardless or background or culture, what they should or should not wear in my community. And I also resent a mural that appears, to the outside world, to be the only voice of our community, when there are many voices and many opinions which do not get heard or seen above his shout.

I offer a different perspective. It's a blog - my blog. If you don't like it, don't read it.

Just to reiterate...

This blog aims to keep track of the many changing faces of the "Say no to Burqas" mural - including both sides. I publish both Sergios constant repainted images as well as the comments and reactions OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY to the mural, both on the mural and in the local area as I come across it. I also offer a virtual wall for anyone to repaint without the fear of repercussion or damage to property.
I do not support all comments, nor do I support Sergio's. However, the joy of having a blog is I am able to show what is happening in my community and add my own personal commentary when I feel moved.

While I welcome your comments, nasty, inappropriate or mundane input will be deleted at my discretion. Keep in mind, it's STILL my blog and my perspective.

Even aliens are banned from burqas it seems...

20 May, 2011

Its been a busy weekend in Newtown!

"Say NO to Sergio"

The "wiggles" got a makeover

why "Ban the BOGAN"?

I'd like to repsond to a very fair comment regarding the term "bogan" within this blog.

...I really, really wish it wasn’t called “ban the bogan”, so over australians acting like racism is an essentially working-class thing or something.  the white kids at my elite university are just as racist as the white kids at my bogan high school, and have a lot more social power. 

I totally agree! The term "Ban the Bogan" was chosen because it was actually the first public graffiti in response to the original mural. So this blog's name is in reference to that, and in my own way, "tipping my hat" to the first brave person willing to take a stand.

However in saying all of this, if you ever met anyone from the APP who regularly turns up with in their utes with Australian flags a-wavin' and cases of beer under arm, you'll realise that "bogan" couldn't be more apt.

People are so funny!

Yesterday we woke to this piece of brilliance!
Sadly, it didnt last for long as Serg removed the "DON", changing the entire idea so the image supported his cause rather than mocked it.
Not surprisingly, Don Burke's office got wind of the site and requested it's removal.
Short but oh so sweet...