I think that you will find that the majority of towns are beginning to have strong opinions on this subject.
In Britain we have a whole set of rules and customs about different parts of our lives. Due to the socially constructed Political Correctness, we attempt not to say or do anything that will cause offence in order to try and be a tolerant and accepting nation.
When we are abroad we try to have some respect for other people’s customs. So we expect those who come here as visitors or residents equally to respect our traditions and way of life. However, the majority of them do not. They flaunt, preach and force their belief systems and traditions whilst continuing to speak in their native language without making any attempts to learn ours. It is not expected that they abandon their customs etc, but it is with respect that we would want them to make an effort to honour our homeland by making an effort to integrate with us. Everyone but the British is ‘protected’ under a mask of Political Correctness. British people are insulted without consequence, and are restricted from practising their religion. Yet we are drowned in a diversity of cultures, religions and beliefs, and some can seem to be offensive and alien to us. British people’s experience of these in their own communities leads them to be suspicious of the un-known, antagonistic; and a few to be racist. Diversity does not work under these conditions. This is why I agreed with a High Court ruling to say no to a young woman’s demands to flout her school’s rules by insisting on wearing a hijab. We need a set of rules to be put into place that will enable Britain to hold on to its identity and traditions. As David Blunkett professed: ‘It is the acceptance of the rules that makes any society function. It holds people together and provides the glue for social cohesion. Anything goes leads to everything going. And what will go is our sense of belonging, our identity and our willingness to whole-heartedly welcome difference and diversity.’
2007-02-22 06:00:10
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answered by Anonymous
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No, Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. Read your history.
2007-02-22 14:04:57
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answered by Anonymous
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NOOOOO lincoln's great i used to live near there. every town has its share of racism and i reckon towns/cities like birmingham, bristol,Mmanchester n LONDON have GOT to be worse.
2007-02-22 16:58:29
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answered by yellowbelly821 2
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I don't know, that's like asking which snail is the slowest. One might be slower but none are quick!
2007-02-22 14:02:25
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answered by monkeymanelvis 7
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No idea, but you're spoiled for choice.
2007-02-24 20:34:47
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answered by Anonymous
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every freggin town is racist.
2007-02-22 13:56:47
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answered by Marv 6
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never been there, but maybe not
2007-02-22 13:56:20
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answered by rose_merrick 7
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