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Harassing migrants by the far right

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Whitewavemark2 Sat 29-Aug-20 06:51:55

Video footage has emerged of members of a far right group entering a place of safety and refuge for migrants and showing them knocking on doors saying that as tax payers they have every right to question these people.

It sent shivers down my spine as it seemed to echo the behaviour in 1930s Germany.

Oopsminty Sat 29-Aug-20 17:00:57

Callistemon

^I would rather the likes of those in the video harassing people are shipped off somewhere^
But where?

Actually, I have an idea or two.

Me too, Callistemon

Callistemon Sat 29-Aug-20 16:58:24

I would rather the likes of those in the video harassing people are shipped off somewhere
But where?

Actually, I have an idea or two.

Oopsminty Sat 29-Aug-20 16:54:35

Love Banksy

Ship is experiencing problems apparently

Over loaded and it's been reporterd that one person has died

Whitewavemark2 Sat 29-Aug-20 16:51:39

Have you seen the boat funded by Banksy?

He made money by painting about migrants now he’s using it to help them.

What a lovely humane thing to do.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 29-Aug-20 16:49:47

Galaxy

Yes can I decide that I would rather the likes of those in the video harassing people are shipped off somewhere. I would feel much more comfortable in my own country if that was the case, it would free up some space as well, we could welcome more migrants then.

?

Galaxy Sat 29-Aug-20 16:47:57

Yes can I decide that I would rather the likes of those in the video harassing people are shipped off somewhere. I would feel much more comfortable in my own country if that was the case, it would free up some space as well, we could welcome more migrants then.

growstuff Sat 29-Aug-20 16:41:46

I actually think "racist saddo" is quite restrained.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 29-Aug-20 16:39:18

EllanVannin

Explain yourself !

How would you describe them?

biba70 Sat 29-Aug-20 16:39:12

No need Furret- it is perfectly clear.

EllanVannin Sat 29-Aug-20 16:26:59

Explain yourself !

EllanVannin Sat 29-Aug-20 16:26:33

Erm, watch what you say,Furret ! " Britain first are racist saddos ". What ??

growstuff Sat 29-Aug-20 16:24:23

Furret

Duh!

Indeed! Duh!

growstuff Sat 29-Aug-20 16:23:14

Sarnia

This is not acceptable on many levels BUT there are groups and individuals out there who think our small island is overcrowded with migrants. The tardiness of the Government and the inefficient Border Control incite people such as this group to take matters into their own hands. Failure to nip this in the bud pretty smartly with firm deterrents could result in a vigilante society and where will that leave us?

But aren't these the people who have been intercepted by Border Control? So Border Control has actually done its job in these cases. These people are here legally and are legally seeking asylum. How could it be "nipped in the bud", apart from mining the beaches and sinking the boats mid-Channel?

The so-called vigilantes are the ones breaking the law and society would be better off, if they were locked up.

Furret Sat 29-Aug-20 16:19:17

Duh!

GrannyGravy13 Sat 29-Aug-20 16:18:33

biba70 your posts on this page imply that in your opinion racists are only right wing.
12.42, 12.47 and 13.08.

If this is not want you meant it would be good if you could clarify your meaning?

Furret Sat 29-Aug-20 16:17:33

FHS some are so busy arguing among themselves that the main point, ultra right thuggery, has been side-lined.

Deplorable. Britain first are racist saddos.

Sarnia Sat 29-Aug-20 16:17:03

This is not acceptable on many levels BUT there are groups and individuals out there who think our small island is overcrowded with migrants. The tardiness of the Government and the inefficient Border Control incite people such as this group to take matters into their own hands. Failure to nip this in the bud pretty smartly with firm deterrents could result in a vigilante society and where will that leave us?

EllanVannin Sat 29-Aug-20 16:11:58

There'll be another bunch of ne'er do wells holding up flights at airports on Monday. Have these people got nothing else to do ? Extinction something---they need to be grin

biba70 Sat 29-Aug-20 16:05:15

Laura 'biba70 all right of centre people are racist'

where have I said that? What a ridiculous assumption you are making, bordering on slander.

EllanVannin Sat 29-Aug-20 14:15:31

It'll be those who've never done a days work in their lives to afford the time to go around persecuting people. Morons.

Summerlove Sat 29-Aug-20 13:30:32

I absolutely agree that people of all political persuasions can be racist.

However, from what I see, it’s more Conservative party lines that are more xenophobic
“Get brexit done”
“Make America Great Again”
“Take Back Canada”

It’s usually people who self identify as “right wing” who are less likely to accept immigrants/asylum seekers/“boat people”

Galaxy Sat 29-Aug-20 13:18:19

Ashlea Simon by the way is really unpleasant, I especially loathe the way she uses the armed services to further her 'cause'.

Greeneyedgirl Sat 29-Aug-20 13:17:43

I feel so sad that human beings should treat fellow humans who have already suffering so much, in this way, but am heartened by the fact that these right wing groups do not represent the majority of us.
In the Independent a spokesperson for Kent Refugee Action Network said that they had been overwhelmed with donations and offers of help.
I do not however think we should be complacent, or naive about the rise of some extreme right wing groups, who seem to be collaborating and supporting each other.

LauraNorder Sat 29-Aug-20 13:16:22

biba70 all right of centre people are racist

What a ridiculous assumption.

This is the most biased, prejudiced, narrow minded statement I have ever heard.

Galaxy Sat 29-Aug-20 13:16:19

I am a leftie, believe you me the labour party is full of many who are racist and sexist, as is the conservative party, political leanings are not a magic wand, it would be lovely if it was so.