Lazarus
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I think this really sums it all up.
After hearing that many cities did not want to offend other cultures
by putting up Xmas lights, so DIDN'T!
After hearing that the Birmingham council changed its opinion and let
a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's licence with her face
covered.
After hearing of a Primary School in Birmingham where a boy was told
that for PE they could wear Football League shirts (Aston Villa,
Birmingham, West Brom etc) but NOT an England shirt as it could offend
others !
This prompted the editorial below written by a UK citizen. Published
in a British tabloid newspaper.
IMMIGRANTS. NOT BRITONS, MUST ADAPT.
Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether
we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist
attacks on London , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the
majority of Brits.
However, the dust from the attacks has barely settled and the
'politically correct' crowd begin complaining about the possibility
that our patriotism is offending others.
I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone
who is seeking a better life by coming to Britain . However, there are
a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and
apparently some born here, need to understand.
This idea of London being a multicultural centre for community has
served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As
Britons, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and
our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of
wars, struggles, trials and victories fought by the untold masses of
men and women who laid down their lives and one of the millions of men
and women who have sought freedom.
We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part
of our society, learn the language! 'In God We Trust' is our National
Motto.
This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted
this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles,
founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly
appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools.
If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the
world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. If St.
George's cross offends you, or you don't like ' A Fair Go', then you
should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.
We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we
really don't care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR
COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every
opportunity to enjoy all this.
But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our
Flag, Our Pledge, Our National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I highly
encourage you take advantage of one other great British freedom, 'THE
RIGHT TO LEAVE'.
If you aren't happy here then P*** OFF! We didn't force you to come
here.
You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted. Pretty easy
really, when you think about it. I figure if we all keep passing this
to our friends (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to
the complainers, lets all try, please.
After hearing that many cities did not want to offend other cultures
by putting up Xmas lights, so DIDN'T!
After hearing that the Birmingham council changed its opinion and let
a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's licence with her face
covered.
After hearing of a Primary School in Birmingham where a boy was told
that for PE they could wear Football League shirts (Aston Villa,
Birmingham, West Brom etc) but NOT an England shirt as it could offend
others !
This prompted the editorial below written by a UK citizen. Published
in a British tabloid newspaper.
IMMIGRANTS. NOT BRITONS, MUST ADAPT.
Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether
we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist
attacks on London , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the
majority of Brits.
However, the dust from the attacks has barely settled and the
'politically correct' crowd begin complaining about the possibility
that our patriotism is offending others.
I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone
who is seeking a better life by coming to Britain . However, there are
a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and
apparently some born here, need to understand.
This idea of London being a multicultural centre for community has
served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As
Britons, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and
our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of
wars, struggles, trials and victories fought by the untold masses of
men and women who laid down their lives and one of the millions of men
and women who have sought freedom.
We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part
of our society, learn the language! 'In God We Trust' is our National
Motto.
This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted
this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles,
founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly
appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools.
If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the
world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. If St.
George's cross offends you, or you don't like ' A Fair Go', then you
should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.
We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we
really don't care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR
COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every
opportunity to enjoy all this.
But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our
Flag, Our Pledge, Our National Motto, or Our Way of Life, I highly
encourage you take advantage of one other great British freedom, 'THE
RIGHT TO LEAVE'.
If you aren't happy here then P*** OFF! We didn't force you to come
here.
You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted. Pretty easy
really, when you think about it. I figure if we all keep passing this
to our friends (and enemies) it will also, sooner or later get back to
the complainers, lets all try, please.
