As always, both on here and in RL, the minute certain subjects arise, we appear to split into two distinct fractions, and then immediately following this some utterly ludicrous “accusations” follow.
I agree that the “word” racist is bandied around, so which expression would you prefer we use to describe those who really really don’t want migrants (I know some of you will deny it is all migrants, but in reality, not necessarily on this site, there are people who would happily “rid us” of all migrants, to them I say “check your own DNA”), anyway think of an appropriate expression and I’ll happily use it.
So then we have the ridiculous suggestions (or accusations), that those of us who do support the legality of Asylum Seekers to arrive via irregular means in this country, wish hundreds and thousands of them to come arrive and all settle here.
Not true, most of us do recognise it’s an issue which needs resolving. Whilst we also acknowledge that this government is making inroads, simply not quickly enough. 43% drop in actual people arriving.
I’m yet to meet anyone either on here, or in RL who “welcomes” anyone who is a criminal.
In reality, of the 280,000 AS processed and given leave to remain to date, since 2021, a very small % have committed appalling crimes.
The AS given leave to remain still make up less than 1% of our entire population.
Muslims make up 6% of the UK’s population, mainly in England and with Birmingham, Manchester and London, (incl Greater London) having the most Muslims as part of their population, 32%, 23% and 15% respectively.
Because some of us have met and worked alongside both AS and Muslims, doesn’t mean we hate our country or fellow countrymen nor support extremist terrorism in any form, ever.
In exactly the same way as those of us who support Gaza, certainly do not support Hamas, nor do we “hate” any Jewish people.
Personally, I loathe extremism in any form.
It’s my belief, and very much a personal view, that the biggest issue in our country currently is the rise of the Far-Right. Both Reform and Restore are far-right and the “groups” who whilst not personally and politically linked with these parties, “Patriot Platform”, “The Pink Ladies” etc,. Are far more of an issue than the very people they are busy highlighting and actively being aggressive towards.
Once AS set foot on terra firma and register for Asylum, like it or not, they are not in the UK “illegally”.
Only my view (thought the actual info is factual, Sunday rant over.
I would just add, anyone breaking our laws, whoever they are, whatever “reasons” they have done so, needs to accept the consequences of their own actions, and any victims rightfully looked after.
Enjoy your Sunday 
