There is little doubt that the comments that Andrew Fraser made in the media are out of line and out of touch with modern society. Having said that the core of his argument does have merit. The man has an opinion, and owing to the fact that what he says is not in line with popular opinion, he is labeled a racist, right wing fundamentalist.

Declaring my bias as a student of Fraser's I feel it is
important to explain the crux of his argument which has been distorted by media hype and Fraser's own lack of an 'edit' button. Beneath all of the poorly based scientific rhetoric that Fraser cites is a fundamental flaw in the nature of political correctness.

Fraser is complaining about the fact that an open immigration policy has led to the watering down of Anglo Saxon culture. While it may not be politically correct to say something like this, and not discounting the obliteration of culture that the original Anglo Saxon settlers perpetrated against indigenous Australians, it is undeniably the truth.

Of course while this may be the truth, it may not necessarily be a bad thing, who is to say that multiculturalism is a bad thing? Fraser gave his opinion that it is, which is his right.

Further, the allegation that issues such as these are not relevant to the course that Fraser teaches is incorrect. Public Law analyses the social and cultural origins and the implications of constitutional law, the impact of public law can be seen in the demographics, culture and issues within our community.

The furor Fraser has sparked has angered his students for a number of reasons. As one student explained: "With absolutely no consultation with students or any student organisation, the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Law have decided to change our Public Law teacher halfway through the course... [This] is sure to have an adverse affect on our education and knowledge of this subject."

University is a place to expand your knowledge and discover exactly where you stand in the world. Fraser's lectures polarise classes in their reactions, while none of the class necessarily agrees with anything he says, it makes you question and reaffirm your own beliefs. His classes force students to use their own minds and think about issues that are foreign to them, which is what a good teacher should do.