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Originally posted by Polka.dot
I think it's good to live in a multicultural society, because although there is the disadvantage of racism in some areas, I think it decreases ignorance and makes people more tolerant and aware of other cultures and religions etc. However, as you mentioned you don't have a problem with them, but the laws they live by.

It's a bit of a vicious circle, but I feel that generally immigrants come to the west for a better life, or because the situation in their home countries are difficult (particularly if they're refugees, as my grandmother was). Foreigners who come here should be willing to find jobs and work, as well as learn the language, if they expect to cope here and be treated at least for the most part like every other citizen.

And, of course, comes the age-old joke... not that it applies wholly to this thread... that the British occupied foreign countries with their empire for centuries. For example, the British empire ruled the Indian Subcontinent since the 1600s, and then left in 1947 - effectively, the countries there became more westernised in some parts. Therefore, some chose to go to England. I think the problem is that ethnic groups tend to segregate in certain areas. And despite what I said earlier, the entire British population is still (may not be spot on but is pretty close) 86% white British, 6% white other, 4% south Asian, 2% black, 1% mixed race and 1% East Asian/other.

Great Post. Good incite. I could not have put it better my self.

This country has been multi cultural for as long as any of us can remember. I dont see the big deal regarding immigration; I dont think it's the huge problem so many other think it is.