patriotism=zenophobia?

Given that Australia/invasion day is tomorrow, I think now is a good time to say "what the fuck Australia". When did patriotism and racism become the same thing in this country? I swear this wasn't the case 5 years ago, but somewhere along the line, loving Australia meant keeping other people out of it. Boat people fear is racism pure and simple, and Indians? Really nice people for the most part, so why the hell are Australians beating them up? Now don't get me wrong, I do love our sunburnt country, but I love it enough to want to share.