1) Touch wood I do.
2) Speaking from a more external view, I was just noting that the press here, being further removed the debate then the UK press are, were highlighting the racial aspects of the leave campaign. By virtue of having 'less of a dog in the fight' their coverage, it could be argued, would be more objective and I found it interesting that they still focused on these aspects.
3) As far as I understand it's not against the law to tell some to be quiet and not racially abuse someone, which a lot of the people on that tram were not doing.
4) I'm not arguing Australia is a model of tolerance, and I gave plenty of examples where it's not (my own parents, and the racially tinged politicking). However having traveled a bit, from my experience, it is more tolerant then most, yet there is still the undercurrent of racism.
5) I never said that they weren't.
6) The reason i'm doing this move is exactly because things have changed. 12 months back had my life mapped out, yet the slate was wiped clean with a relationship breakdown. This is a chance to take a bit of a risk, chance my arm, and see what happens. Worst case scenario I can't find any decent work and give myself an extended holiday.
7) Having read through this entire thread I felt that there were some who were taking great umbrage at being grouped with the fringe and minority racist leave voters. I am the first to admit that generalising all for the actions/belief of a few is completely unfair, but by the same token, to express incredulity that some might, is naive. Especially, as has been pointed out, much of the coverage on the leave campaign was focused on racial/anti immigration lines.