Quote Originally Posted by OWV View Post
So much to get through but thanks for responding. This is where it gets sticky, this isn't a binary subject where people are either racist or they're not and therefore, this rather stereotypical accusation of others being labelled as either racist, or on the other side, the accusers being made out to be on some sort of crusade to lead us all into some Marxist utopia, well, the stereotypes simply don't hold any weight.

There is however, an undoubted inference of obnoxious superiority when it comes to discussing these topics, that is directed at the immigrants/asylum seekers themselves. "Send them back to where they came from", "they should be grateful to breathe the same air as us" etc etc. People blame them for the issues within the system, and conveniently ignore the reasons why the system is as it is.
There wouldn't be asylum issues without corrupt governments, war for profit etc etc. Yet its the normal, average Joe's who always suffer. Is it really their fault for wanting to leave a bombed out Syrian Town in search of a better life? Wouldn't everyone here do the same? Who are we to deny them the chance? It all comes down to greed. And then people frame it around Brexit! Utter nonsense! All people have to do is jump online and see for themselves.

Also, in a previous post, there was an issue with being in a 5% minority in Lye. Why mention that unless he didn't feel comfortable? There's s a clear inference being made there. Otherwise, why mention it like I say?

I'm from West Bromwich, which has long been a diverse area and I've loved growing up around different cultures. That's probably influenced my views on tolerance and accepting that everyone is equal no matter their background and we all deserve a fair crack. It's just by fluke that we've been born into comparative luxury with more life chances than others. Does that mean that people in Yemen for instance can't help themselves without us? No of course not, but it does mean that there's nothing wrong with sharing when others do need help and it starts with showing a little bit of empathy.

As for taking the knee, I'm undecided whether it should be scrapped as it brings out knuckle dragging morons who boo it as they're scared of a creeping Marxist threat (they probably know more about Richard Marx than Karl) despite as I said before, them living in the most comfortable Tory government there's been in years. It's laughable. Or on the other hand, to battle on through and keep taking the knee. Ultimately all BLM is about is highlighting the differences in our society. I'm not sure what's wrong with that? You mentioned the Black on black crime, which I don't think shows much thought to be honest with you. It's a bit of cliché. Really, that's about equality of opportunity, socio-economics and how the modern society revolves around the paper chase. It's not as simple as "why should black lives matter when they're killing each other?". I've only very briefly touched on that as I've already posted enough and appreciate that we won't agree on this matter anyway so ultimately what's the point?



You go on about why wouldn’t the Syrians want a better life which is understandable but:

Should issues not be addressed for those firstly living in poverty in this country and live in worse conditions than these barracks? Don’t kids in this country deserve a hot meal each day before looking to help illegals or is Rashford doing everything for the fun of it!

You mentioned that tragic murder of the black boy so what point was you trying to make? The white university lad out on a night in Birmingham was equally as tragic - you fail to respond to that!

Floyd was absolutely tragic but we shouldn’t forget he was a drug dealing thug!

Many go on about - I don’t see me as a CEO of a company blah blah blah and lack of opportunities. Look at two talented individuals like Patel and Rishi - perhaps they are where they are through hard work whilst many are lazy as depicted by the reference to Lye. Many Asians are very educated, work damn hard and deserve their success - why are other ethnicities not taking a leaf out of their book.

Many of the problems of today are caused by white snowflakes who think they can speak for others!