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It's regrettable that impact of the various topics of immigration have escalated to the level that people have to protest their unhappiness and that laws have to be rewritten, and yet people complain that those protesting are racist. -
By Jenijenjen · Posted
I remember in the 70s the Union Jack was similarly appropriated by the National Front and later the British Party, I regarded it in the same way many perceive the St George's flag today. The Union Jack went through a period of rehabilitation in the 90s and probably viewed more positively by the left today. I wonder though if the anti immigration groups who have appropriated the St George;s flag realise that St George was born in what is modern day Turkey. -
Certainly there are issues with immigration which need to be addressed, but setting fire to buildings with immigrants in them is not the way to address them. Many (not all) of these people are fleeing from terrible situations in their own countries, and I can't even imagine what it must be like to finally reach somewhere where they hope they will be safe only to be "greeted" with violence and hostility. It makes me ashamed to be English, not proud. And yes, some of these people are here illegally, some of them are criminals or perpetrate attacks on women or whatever. And are dealt with accordingly. I read recently, and I don't know if it is true, that over 60% of the men arrested at the scene of attacks on immigrants and their temporary homes have previous convictions for or are known to the police for domestic violence. Maybe look at yourselves first, eh, before trying to imply that because a few immigrants commit a crime here therefore they are all criminals and shouldn't be allowed into our country. Why would someone fly the English flag in the present climate for any reason apart from being anti immigration? What is a very unhealthy view? Are you replying to me? Yes the immigration law badly needs to be amended. I completely agree. I don't think I've said anything which implies otherwise? -
That’s a very unhealthy view. Particularly when the very top echelons admit that the immigration law is out of date and not relevant and is being amended as we speak.
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