27-02-2021, 09:06 AM
Never quite that simplistic though is it Bill. Your view, in common with those on your side of the fence. Appears to be that minorities setting in this country can do no harm and that they get a pass on most things simply because they are minorities. The debate on mass immigration and the social and economic consequences of it needs to be a lot more serious than that and frankly, a tad more in-depth.
When the first race relations acts came into being. They were at the time the most far reaching statement of intent of any country in Western Europe. That legislation was put on the statute books by an overwhelmingly White House of Commons,elected by an overwhelmingly white electorate. A country full of white rascists seem to have wanted and got legislation that protected minorities. That was a great starting point and one that I remain immensely proud of. Minorities in this country are our fellow citizens, our neighbours, our equals and every bit a part of this country as the likes of me. I would still stand up today to reinforce this.
That said, I retain my right to criticise anything that I feel has a negative impact on social cohesion in our country. Unplanned mass immigration has many negative aspects, particularly on those at the lower end of the economic spectrum. A dilution of services and an increase in competition for accommodation serves no one well, including the immigrants themselves.
I will not mention Islam, not wishing to get you and Tuffers frothing at the mouth on a lovely Saturday morning. But it IS the real elephant in the room.
You have a good day, and that offer of mine is open ended. Anytime, any place.
When the first race relations acts came into being. They were at the time the most far reaching statement of intent of any country in Western Europe. That legislation was put on the statute books by an overwhelmingly White House of Commons,elected by an overwhelmingly white electorate. A country full of white rascists seem to have wanted and got legislation that protected minorities. That was a great starting point and one that I remain immensely proud of. Minorities in this country are our fellow citizens, our neighbours, our equals and every bit a part of this country as the likes of me. I would still stand up today to reinforce this.
That said, I retain my right to criticise anything that I feel has a negative impact on social cohesion in our country. Unplanned mass immigration has many negative aspects, particularly on those at the lower end of the economic spectrum. A dilution of services and an increase in competition for accommodation serves no one well, including the immigrants themselves.
I will not mention Islam, not wishing to get you and Tuffers frothing at the mouth on a lovely Saturday morning. But it IS the real elephant in the room.
You have a good day, and that offer of mine is open ended. Anytime, any place.