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hissing sid
Chalfont Oldie
Joined: 12 January 2005
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Points: 10566
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Topic: worth reading Posted: 22 December 2005 at 8:59pm |
I hope, I havent broken any rules here.
After many cities not wanting to offend other cultures by putting up Xmas lights.
After hearing that the Birmingham council changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face covered. after hearing of a Primary School in Birmingham where a boy was told that for PE they could wear Football League shirts (Aston Villa, Birmingham, West Brom etc) but NOT an England shirt as it could offend others!
This prompted the editorial below written by a UK citizen. Published in a British tabloid newspaper.
Quote: IMMIGRANTS, NOT BRITON'S, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on London, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Brits. However, the dust from the attacks has barely settled and the politically correct" crowd begin complaining about the possibility that our patriotism is offending others.
I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Britain. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This >>idea of London being a multicultural community has served only to >>dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Britons, we >>have our o own culture, our own society, our own language and our >>own lifestyle.
This culture has been developed over centuries of wars, struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Aabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, Learn the language! "In God We Trust" is our National Motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, p political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, Because God is part of our culture. If St. George's cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go," then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.
We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great British freedom, "THE RIGHT TO LEAVE."
If you aren't happy here then go away! We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted. Pretty easy really, when you think about it. I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers, lets all try, please. No matter how many times you receive it.. please forward it to all you know.
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Hissing Sid
It's a free country, adopt whatever PC stance you want. Just don't tell me which stance I should take just because it clashes with your opinion.
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Dave-R
Chalfont Star
Joined: 15 April 2005
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Points: 3797
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Posted: 22 December 2005 at 9:06pm |
Very true. Im going to conduct an experiment, im going to Saudi Arabia and im going to tell them their culture and language offends me.
I don't expect to return!
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moggies
Chalfont Star
Joined: 22 September 2005
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Points: 3713
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Posted: 22 December 2005 at 9:34pm |
I met someone some time ago who told me that Britain is one of the most racist in the world....
Why?
Because due to our being so desperate not to offend people, to be politically correct etc etc, we constantly have people's differences ie colour of skin, faiths and so on and the front of our minds and make them into an issue.
Whilst I totally respect others' beliefs (and I'm happy to teach the kids in my care about Hanukkah, Divali etc etc), Britain is a Christian country and I have to say that I find it offensive when we repress our own culture eg Nativity plays for fear of offending...
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Still don't know what I want to do when I grow up...
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Steve
Chalfont Snapper
Joined: 25 February 2005
Location: United Kingdom
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Points: 3305
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Posted: 23 December 2005 at 12:12am |
The Sunday trading law change allowing shops to open on Sundays. One of the reasons was because Muslims said they are offended as they are not Christian and they should be allowed to work sunday...
Well by making Sundays like any other day in the week It offend me
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Jenny
Chalfont Star
Joined: 11 January 2005
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Points: 3349
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Posted: 23 December 2005 at 10:33am |
I am English and proud to be so. I have no problems with people from
other cultures and other religions celebrating their fesitvals but as
this country's holidays are based around Christian beliefs why can't we
have Christmas lights leading up to 25 December?
Many people I know of others religions have no problem with it (and
feel cross that 'PC' have decided for them that they would be
offended).
If I moved to another country I would learn the language and although I
would always support the English in sporting matters I would respect
the attitudes, opinions and way of life of the people of the place I
live.
This I feel is not too much to ask.
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No one really cares if you are miserable so you might was well be happy. (Cynthia Nelms)
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Helen
Chalfont Star
Joined: 21 January 2005
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Points: 4221
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Posted: 24 December 2005 at 7:42am |
wholehearted agreement here
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