does anybody else feel like this immigrant country?

Question

why do i feel like a immigrant in my own country i travel to work on public transport and the bus is packed solid yet there are probably only about four people on the bus speaking english im not a racist and have served my country in many a location including afghanistan so why should i feel that i dont belong in the country that i love.

im not stating that having served my country makes me a non racist im not a racist i do beleive that a multi culture is a good thing but at what cost at what point do you shut the flood gates there are now no go areas in the uk people are starting to feel intimidated in there own villages and cities im more than sure this is not a result of my own paranoia

Answer 1

same here, theres a cafe in a huge shopping mall in Glasgow city centre which is a hang out for guys who look turkish or kosovan and they sit there all day and i will go all the way outside and round the building rather than pass them because the intimidate me, they say stuff in their own language when women pass and the rest start laughing, they also go psst psst and whistle. it feels like my nightmare holiday in Tunisia all over again

Answer 2

For the record, I abhor racism in any way, shape or form, (look at some of my answers, you'll see what I mean). But, as I have said before, I am not against helping other countries, it is a sin the state some of them are in and it is a shame for the people. That said, I do feel that when there are so many of our own living in squalor or on the streets, we should get their lives back on track first, then help other countries if we have anything left. I'm not saying we shouldn't help other countries at all. But to be fair, how many other countries, (probably apart from America), put other people before their own?
But what I do have a big problem with is society abusing the immigrants who have come here legally (even as a non-racist, I'm sorry but even I can't defend anyone coming here illegally) after all, they can only make the application, it is the government who makes the decision about who comes in and who doesn't. If society has a problem, take it up with the government, don't take it out on the people.

Answer 3

I've noticed a big difference in the UK too, over the past few years. I hear foreign languages on the street now all the time, such as Polish (presumably) whereas in the past it would be very unusual. Like you, I have nothing against these people personally, we can't blame them for coming here, it's the EU way, it's just that this is changing our homeland as we know it. If you want to see our future, look at the answer from Jezebel in California, or go somewhere like the Algarve which has been completely taken over by Brits (all the roadside advertising hoardings are in English) and completely ruined. I also agree that the best thing is for their own countries to be economically better places to live in.

I would like to see us come out of the EU & start running our own country again, make it harder for people to settle here - we've not got limitless land or resources. Membership of the costs Britain £40million PER DAY, a price too high for the 'benefits'.

Answer 4

Some have pointed out that the United States is a melting pot of peoples from all over the world. That is true ..... but I do know how you feel.

Just what is the "American Culture?" Does this mean that there are hundreds of languages spoken? Does it mean that there are hundreds of nationalities/races that come and join as one? Does it mean that our government and the people governed by that government must tolerate every racial and cultural wish that is presented to it?

There is something to be said for being able to go into you local McDonald's and being able to understand the counter person when they ask if they can help you?

In past generations, when a family or person came to the USA they came to become part of the USA and become an American. These days it seems as if the immigrant wants to come to the USA and make the USA like their homeland, language, culture and all. Is this a correct attitude? I don't know.

Do I like it? Not really.

I want American culture to learn from other cultures and languages ..... not become them.

Kev

Answer 5

I no what you mean and everyone is to p.c to say anything? its not racism its adjustment! and it does effect your life people make YOU feel inferior because you cant understand them? i love the cultures the food etc i just wish people didnt push them on you so forcefully in your own home.. we are a melting pot of cultures some of them just arent meltng and hitting into ur side? im not saying we should all throw away our culture just if your going to a new country people should be willing to mould a little more not take over? your not the only one t feel like this and its difficult i no! its hard to be patient and understanding and politically corect every day! if they wana come to your country they should at least no a little of the language!

Answer 6

I am with you! I love the mixture of cultures, and celebrate the differences, but I do object to having to loose my identity in case I offend, my nativity at school, my religious celebrations. I am constantly watching my P's & Qs in case I am accused of being Politically Incorrect, with the best will in the world, its so easily done without meaning it to be.

If I could scoop my family up and take them with me, I would do the same as all the other immigrants and go somewhere else I could be happy and feel safe, Right now.

because I am now loosing that feeling here, right along with my identity - sadly.
I do not blame any particular group or person, its just the way things are shaping up here, it is worrying.

Answer 7

I was not racist but now!!!! Hell this is a small Island, not a WHACKING big one, were are sinking into the sea, pleeeeeese let us now shut the doors, before we are a prisoner in our own country, as you say we all ready have no go areas up and down the country, where even the Police refuse to go unless the brigade goes with them, thats why the crime rate goes up, for them not going in. and letting it go to pot. We have to now IDENTIFY that we are british, hell whats going on, Those at the TOP dont give a s.....t as to what goes on, they themselfs seem to be the only topic on their minds. No jobs, No houses, No medical. Them, all the handouts they want. Soooooooo unfair. Leave Britain to us.

Answer 8

Blame everything you have moaned about on HISTORY, centuries of fighting, slavery, invasions, intolerance, ignorance and stupidity and religion! I am assuming that you live in the USA - well, before English was the one of the main languages in the USA, native American Indians existed - it was their country, they did not speak English. The USA was invaded by the Spanish, the Italians, the English etc etc, America became the land of thee free, it became multi cultural and multi languaged. It is a fact that Spanish is the number 1 main language in the world, English is 2nd. The world has opened its borders within reason, people are travelling from all over the world to other parts of the world, because of the nature of the western world, many want to earn more money and LIVE THE DREAM - that is why the USA, Europe, the UK have so many immigrants. In fact in many ways WE ARE ALL IMMIGRANTS.

Answer 9

Yes I feel like an immigrant in this country, because I am an immigrant. The second I open my mouth, everybody asks where I am from. Then I am being measured by all kinds of stereotypes and sometimes even harrased.
By the way, there is no official language in the United States of America. It just happened that your constitution was written in English. English happened to be the most common language in this country, so far.
I live in Denver, and the largest minority here are Hispanics. more than 40 % of the population. Therefore, the state offers public services in English and Spanish.
In Hawaii, the largest minority is Japanese. So, being bilingual there means English plus Japanese.

The reason immigrants refuse to integrate is in their fear of being rejected and in their fear that you are way too different. Also, every single one of us - including you - wants to stay true to our roots.

Ask your parents where they came from and when. You might discover to be part German, or Polish, or Jewish. Imagine how it felt to come here and despite all borders and locked doors to succeed and give birth to your first American ancestors. Maybe the values of your family are rooted in your multinational heritage.

Take pride in who you are and let your values of freedom, equality and love to your family shine through. So that others relate to that and respect what you have built for yourself.

Answer 10

Stop moaning! This country is not just for you. And you are racist otherwise you would not say that you are not. So what if people speak different languages - this is the world we live in with different races and cultures. When you go to other countries where English is not the 1st language im sure they dont want you out of the country. So you would be happy just to see your 'own' people all day everyday?? Sounds like a boring life to me.

Answer 11

Hi don't know how you will take this ' but you know what i was born in UK & so was my grand parents & great grand parents. I'M of mixed race part black & part white. I would like to add we do not know which country we origin from due to the slave trade. I am not one of those ppl that have a chip on my shoulder about it. I would like to share this with you. Even thou i was born and bred here and live here all my life and like you traveld alot ' but ppl here who i grew up with and most ppl in uk have always treated me like i am an imagrant and i should not complain about why they say to me go home, so you know i kida feel the same way as you. It is hard for every one cos i think we all prented we not complian about new ppl arving from eur, but reamember you have served for this country like my grand parents uncle' ant etc all went to 1st second war.& as you know govertment things that prob civilans do not know about. One thing for sure is the goverment in uk must have its reasons for opening the doors. Why not ask them why you feel you don't belong. and ask them where i fit in too coz really i feel same but in a diffrent way. Good luck if you find an answer plz let me know?