I've just returned from Spain where I encountered many questions from inquisitive travellers and locals about Brexit. There was a good mix of views on it all from the diverse range of people I met. So, I felt comfortable chatting about it when a Russian guy asked how I felt about it all on a very busy airport bus filled with tourists and locals. What I was not prepared for, however, was his views on it all.
He basically said that it was a great move from Britain and the first step for the country in becoming a heavy-weight power like Russia. He said his colleagues, friends, family, etc all saw it as a positive move as the UK is seen as a bit of a joke by the rest of the world and this should help improve the reputation.
Then he told me the problem with being in the EU (very loudly might I add) was that it is filled with 'gays and immigrants'. The gay people don't have children so the immigrants do and before you know it, those children are adults having more immigrant children and the natives are outnumbered.
I was stunned and politely tried to explain that this was absolutely not my opinion and explained how offensive he was being. A young Mexican couple interrupted me and asked, 'but how is that not your opinion if that's what your country thinks and that's what your country voted for?' Again, I was stunned and no matter how much I tried to explain, it didn't seem to change their views on the situation.
It's all left me feeling saddened and embarrassed. Now, just because I am British some people may assume I'm a racist/homophobe/xenaphobe.
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HatHardOn · 28/06/2016 17:35
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