multiculturism....

[Admiral Huddy]

I havea simpe question and observation? Why do you think the Chinese community are more accepted in our society than the Muslim community?


I fully understand that multiculturalism is an idealism but unfortunately, it is just that "A Collection of ideas". But we live in a more practical world where we need to be more realistic about our surroundings.

Personally, i do not have a problem with anyone living in this country providing they respect and integrate with our own society and culture. Otherwise we are in risk of loosing what culture we do have and I think that Mr Blair (as much as it hurts me for saying this) was right for saying what he did last week.

[Matblack]

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

Otherwise we are in risk of loosing what culture we do have and I think that Mr Blair (as much as it hurts me for saying this) was right for saying what he did last week.

I disagree

If our so called culture is important then it wouldn't be ripped asunder by a relativel small number of people coming here and practicing their own relegion, that is unless we ourselves destroy it in a feeble attempt not to offend anyone.

When you come down to it the British culture is a bit of a hodgepodge anyway, the majority of it is taken from other cultures, often of countries which were part of the Umpire; for god sake our national dish is pretty much Chicken Tikka Massala! What is there really left? Morris Dancing and the Church of England, two thing which most of the people involved are slight embarassed of

MB

[Admiral Huddy]

Originally Posted by Matblack

I disagree

If our so called culture is important then it wouldn't be ripped asunder by a relativel small number of people coming here and practicing their own relegion, that is unless we ourselves destroy it in a feeble attempt not to offend anyone.

When you come down to it the British culture is a bit of a hodgepodge anyway, the majority of it is taken from other cultures, often of countries which were part of the Umpire; for god sake our national dish is pretty much Chicken Tikka Massala! What is there really left? Morris Dancing and the Church of England, two thing which most of the people involved are slight embarassed of

MB

Morris Dancers haha

I see your point but I see no future for a society whereby certain groups do not speak a word of English or whereby ethnical/culturial buildings are better maintained than our own churches, schools, hospitals etc. I am 100% behind what KC says above, how can groups mix better if when they themselves choose to be segregated into their own groups away from mainsteam society.


When my wife and I travelled, we were expected to respect their culture and she had to cover certian parts of her body. We understood this and respected thier wishes and so it must be here.


Please don't think I'm racist, prejudice or act on discrimination because i'm not this way. I just feel that some groups want the best of both "Idealistic" worlds when It's not possible.

[Desmo]

Originally Posted by Matblack

part of the Umpire

You've been watching too much cricket mate

[Matblack]

Originally Posted by Desmo

You've been watching too much cricket mate

Damn Australian spell-checker

MB