In defense of Oz

There's been tons of press about race rioting in Sydney. And it's bad, just awful stuff. But a number of my antipodean pals have been, in my opinion, too hard on themselves. Clearly race relations in Australia are not great...but overall I don't think the mobs in the Shire are representative of all Australians. So I say give 'er and give 'er good--make sure everyone knows that your Australia doesn't stand for racism or xenophobia. Because those of us who know you know better.
( And now for something I've been meaning to do for a long time...jawnbc's top 10 Aussie things: )

So thank you Australia, and Australians. I learned a lot, I had a lot of fun, and my life is better for having been your guest.