I was in Malaysia recently where these broadcasts are common. I won't complain about other cultures but it's pretty annoying. Only 20 houses is a quieter broadcast than over there. But if someone in Australia played loud music or a dog frequently barking that affected 20 neighbours you bet there'd be complaints. In this country, I believe those 20 residents have a right to peace and quiet in their homes.
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For 15 minutes?? How about no. The new western Sydney airport is taking tremendous steps to reduce a far lower duration of potential noise pollution each week
A more effective broadcast would be one that is sent over phones or televisions or radio. People could tune into it if they choose. They could make it as loud as they want as long as they aren't disturbing neighbours, because this is after all a society that respects each other.
And they could even have a live Muezzin , it's pretty sad that so many callers have been replaced with recordings.
Churches have been ringing bells in Australia for 200+ years, why are we complaining when it's a mosque all of a sudden?
I'm not much fussed about either calls to prayers or church bells. I find this double-standard annoying though where one religion can do it without criticism but not another.
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