The whole attitude of "if you dont like it, leave" is so childish and short-sighted.
For many - in fact muslims living in Europe, this is THEIR home. The majority of muslims have not moved to Europe in the last few years, but came a generation or two ago, settled, worked, paid tax, raised their families etc in this country.
Yes, at some point, their family did not love there, but that is also true of most European countries. Take the UK - we have been invaded by so many other countries in the past, mixed our blood and lineage with theirs - so what do you describe as native "British"? Someone who has been in the country for a while and contributed, or just someone that has been there for a while and also happens to be white? I know, the arguments.... I am not a racist, but..... Yet all the comments that come after this pick out everybody that is simply not white.
And religion?? Come on, its not long ago that everybody in England was dancing naked in the moonlight worshipping rocks and trees - until we were invaded and conquered by the Romans who obliterated the "original" English religion of Paganism and forced Christianity on us. (and I apologise to any history buffs that can tell me of earlier religions).
Now, there is a need to separate hatred of people that dont benefit their country from that of a race/colour or religion. I hate in the UK that people come over and claim benefits without adding anything into the system. But I equally detest white "English" people that sit on their fat, lazy single mothered ar*e, getting pregnant (not sure who the father is) a few times purely to get the benefits because that is easier than having to work hard for it. It is easier however, to blame people that look different to you, rather than looking a bit closer to home.
Personally I dont think ANYONE should be entitled to benefits until they have contributed at least 3-5 years of tax.
If you dont want mosques with minarets, then personally, I have no issue with this.
But, this whole campaign is just promoting hatred. Hatred only ever breeds hatred, and to blame one party solely on this is immature.
There is no point comparing Switzerland to Qatar. Yes it is a GREAT pity there are not more churches here, and I for one will continue to try and address this in ME countries in my professional capacity.
One more question for Carol etc. - For white, European muslims like me (and there are a LOT of us) - where do you suggest we go???
Put you handbags away everyone!
The whole attitude of "if you dont like it, leave" is so childish and short-sighted.
For many - in fact muslims living in Europe, this is THEIR home. The majority of muslims have not moved to Europe in the last few years, but came a generation or two ago, settled, worked, paid tax, raised their families etc in this country.
Yes, at some point, their family did not love there, but that is also true of most European countries. Take the UK - we have been invaded by so many other countries in the past, mixed our blood and lineage with theirs - so what do you describe as native "British"? Someone who has been in the country for a while and contributed, or just someone that has been there for a while and also happens to be white? I know, the arguments.... I am not a racist, but..... Yet all the comments that come after this pick out everybody that is simply not white.
And religion?? Come on, its not long ago that everybody in England was dancing naked in the moonlight worshipping rocks and trees - until we were invaded and conquered by the Romans who obliterated the "original" English religion of Paganism and forced Christianity on us. (and I apologise to any history buffs that can tell me of earlier religions).
Now, there is a need to separate hatred of people that dont benefit their country from that of a race/colour or religion. I hate in the UK that people come over and claim benefits without adding anything into the system. But I equally detest white "English" people that sit on their fat, lazy single mothered ar*e, getting pregnant (not sure who the father is) a few times purely to get the benefits because that is easier than having to work hard for it. It is easier however, to blame people that look different to you, rather than looking a bit closer to home.
Personally I dont think ANYONE should be entitled to benefits until they have contributed at least 3-5 years of tax.
If you dont want mosques with minarets, then personally, I have no issue with this.
But, this whole campaign is just promoting hatred. Hatred only ever breeds hatred, and to blame one party solely on this is immature.
There is no point comparing Switzerland to Qatar. Yes it is a GREAT pity there are not more churches here, and I for one will continue to try and address this in ME countries in my professional capacity.
One more question for Carol etc. - For white, European muslims like me (and there are a LOT of us) - where do you suggest we go???