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Is It Arrogant To Say "this Is My Country"?
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It has been said that by a fortunate accident of birth we are born in this country, but that does not give us the sole right of ownership, when it comes to letting others into our country.
We may not have the same right has we do to our ownership of portions of the land, which some of us have chosen to buy along with the buildings upon such land.
But in a way our forefathers have made great sacrifices, both by their labours and lives in which to build this country of ours into a decent land for their descendants to live in.
So why should we now allow others in who have put nothing in the 'pot' so as to speak, but have chosen to sit back and watch the world go by, instead of putting any effort whatsoever in bringing their countries up to a decent standard living, that now seems to attract them here?
We may not have the same right has we do to our ownership of portions of the land, which some of us have chosen to buy along with the buildings upon such land.
But in a way our forefathers have made great sacrifices, both by their labours and lives in which to build this country of ours into a decent land for their descendants to live in.
So why should we now allow others in who have put nothing in the 'pot' so as to speak, but have chosen to sit back and watch the world go by, instead of putting any effort whatsoever in bringing their countries up to a decent standard living, that now seems to attract them here?
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It depends on the meaning behind the phrase - this is My Country. If you are referring to it as the country in which you live, then that is a simple description - no problem. If however, as the BNP and similar do, you start meaning 'I/We OWN this country, it belongs to us, and no-one else can come and live here ...' then that is a different proposition. My continued...
11:27 Thu 14th May 2015
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mccfluff
/// britain didn't make the countries they were already there, ///
You have obviously taken me literally, of course Britain or any other country can't 'MAKE' a country the land mass is already there.
/// the native inhabitants who were in a lot of cases forced into british rule didn't exactly see a lot of democracy, fair laws etc etc ///
This from a person who was born in Britain but of Indian parents.
/// All that is best about India - its tolerance, freedom and engagement with the world - has flourished due to the structures and ideas it inherited from British rule. ///
/// But emulation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the fact that since 1947, Indians have built upon much of what Britain introduced them to - the English language, parliamentary democracy, the rule of law and the protection of individual rights - is an admission of the crucial role this country played in their history. ///
http:// www.dai lymail. co.uk/d ebate/a rticle- 1298569 /Britai n-need- make-ap ology-I ndia-Em pire-.h tml
/// britain didn't make the countries they were already there, ///
You have obviously taken me literally, of course Britain or any other country can't 'MAKE' a country the land mass is already there.
/// the native inhabitants who were in a lot of cases forced into british rule didn't exactly see a lot of democracy, fair laws etc etc ///
This from a person who was born in Britain but of Indian parents.
/// All that is best about India - its tolerance, freedom and engagement with the world - has flourished due to the structures and ideas it inherited from British rule. ///
/// But emulation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the fact that since 1947, Indians have built upon much of what Britain introduced them to - the English language, parliamentary democracy, the rule of law and the protection of individual rights - is an admission of the crucial role this country played in their history. ///
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Gavmacp
/// I have been fascinated by people who live side by side for years, decades etc. Then some idiot gets into power and starts to preech hatred and very quickly they are killing each other. ///
It doesn't necessary has to be someone getting into power.
Man is a territorial being, just as many animals are, various tribes have been killing themselves for years over territorial matters, it is not a new phenomenon.
/// I have been fascinated by people who live side by side for years, decades etc. Then some idiot gets into power and starts to preech hatred and very quickly they are killing each other. ///
It doesn't necessary has to be someone getting into power.
Man is a territorial being, just as many animals are, various tribes have been killing themselves for years over territorial matters, it is not a new phenomenon.
Here is one lady who cannot fly the flag
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http:// www.dai lymail. co.uk/n ews/art icle-30 80141/P ensione r-order ed-18ft -flagpo le-flyi ng-unio n-colou rs-patc h.html
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