Yup - very bloody wrong.
I'm of mixed origin and british - that's exactly what makes me british. My son is more mixed than me.
I'm old - I've been around and I'm content that we are here.
I don't buy into policital correctness as I think it's a bunch of people who have their own agenda and moreover I think it prevents debate on important issues and hence stops progress and makes racism more deep rooted.
I've noted over many years that people want mixed heritage people to not identify themselves as engish. I do take issue with that. Then what am I? German?My education and work experience is mainly here. Doesn't meant for a second I don't appreciate my background.
No chip - none at all.Just experience. But I'm fine - I'm middle class and educated.I had no issues that I couldn't deal with. I have no idea what it is to grow up in sink estate.
I hate racism and fight it where I see it and it's on the increase now. It's too easy to say it's from the same old people - my mum to this day tells me that she was nearly killed twice whilst pregant by the Irish in London who took great offence at my mum and dad.
It's nothing new. It's old actually. And those that think that it's all foreigners togehter againt the enlgish are (imo) absolutely niaive.
This climate is shite - we need a debate on immigration numbers (it's a bit late for multiculturalism now - we're already there) and then one on civil society.
I have my views and it's nothing to do with religion and nationality. I've lived abroad and I know I should act. UK is a bit softer and that's good BUT although I accept that everyone has their human rights I would never accept someone's human rights infringing on mine and that's where the problem lies (in my view).
The global economy and migration and the Uk's huge inequality means we have a very complex society. But we need to deal with it.
I think I represent the view of alot of people.
For me it's nothing to do with islam - it's about who's here - how many more people does the economy need and where to put them and get them up and running and contributing (that's all of us).
Let's identify where people really don't want to contribute and there will be consequences.
I'm married to an eu national - he obviously hates to be here on every level - that's his issue as opportunities were here for him and if he refused and still doesn't speak the language (inspite of people reaching out to him) then that's his look out. Sounds harsh but that's how it would be if I were in his country.