Muslims are angry and afraid

Fraser Anning should resign immediately from office because he is a disgrace to all members of parliament. This is not about curbing free speech, this is about stopping those with parliamentary privilege to abuse their power by inciting hatred and violence in the name of bigotry and his case, Christianity (he himself quoted from the Bible).

We are angry and afraid of what lays in store for us. I as a parent have to explain to my children what happened, to allay their fears and their confusion. I have to reassure them that this was an isolated incident and that it would 'never' happen in Australia. I would be lying.

While we are collectively suffering and in pain, the Muslim community will not allow this evil act to stop them from loving this country and building a safe and cohesive society. We have always strived for those goals even while being branded as terrorists and sympathisers of terrorism.

We have turned a corner and now its time for our leaders to shut up or put up.

Its time to stop laying the blame on either side and unite as one humanity.