Is calling those in favor of limits on immigration 'racist' a daft idea? The UK Home Secretary says so.

Question

Of course I agree. UK is dealing with the same problems on a smaller scale, and with the same attempt to characterize the debate as 'racist'.

Here is what he says:
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,1838664,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=19

Is the amusement at use of the race card in this debate a sign that it's utility is over?

Phoenix - oh, I agree that racists are racist. However, I'm called racist regularly just because I don't agree with someone. I don't think the legitimate part of this issue is about race.

Answer 1

Britain has a huge problem with both legal (EU) and illegal immigration .. the country is overpopulated as it is ... it has become a real hot potato there, but unlike here, at least they're trying to do something about it ....

And of course that old race card claptrap never registered with me ... it has been used and over used, and was never a valid argument in the first place ... but then again, if you don't have any other arguments to put forward, you can always appeal to the political correctness some people feel they have to embrace ... I say poppycock! The race card is way overplayed .... nobody in their right mind listens to that kind of nonsense ....

Answer 2

Immigration is a process that needs to be regulated, period. If the government ppl doing the job lack the resources, they're not going to be very good at it. Vote to make sure that the immigration dept. or whatever has the necessary staff etc.
Also, vote to support reasonable limits on immigration. The UK's limited by its land-mass in how much population it can handle, so it stands to reason that good governance should be applied, there...

Answer 3

Dar, speaking out in favor of limits on illegal immigration is and should not be a 'racist.' In my view, I think people are called racist, like in this forum, when the questions lack any semblance of respect. We are then viewed as condescending, rude and insulting. Works every time.

Answer 4

Now it is lets get on our knees suck up to anybody who is not white