Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 11684364)

I don't think anyone on this Forum disputes the fact that the UK needs border controls and to make decisions as to how many immigrants of whatever nationality of origin come into the country, we are an island with a limit in land space.

What is disputed here is your view that "the millions" already here have apparently ruined our/your life.

Originally Posted by Bipat (Post 11684377)

I do read a great deal of the Forum-- but I have not read any post advocating unlimited immigration to UK and open borders!!

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 11684400)

See post #136. ;)

Originally Posted by Editha (Post 11684250)

You can take some comfort from the fact that the two most anti-immigrant posters on this thread are actually living in Florida and Cyprus.

Originally Posted by Editha (Post 11684381)

I agree with open borders within the EU, which means that no limit can be put on immigrant numbers. There are a lot of people on this site who would agree with me.

Originally Posted by Bud the Wiser (Post 11684440)

If, when mentioning Florida, you are referring to me, I'd like to remind you, once again, that there is a huge difference between, anti-immigrant, or indeed anti-immigration and anti-uncontrolled immigration. Using the 'anti-immigrant' slur to try and shout down debate is infantile and pathetic.

Once again, increase in population without consideration to an improvement and increase in the infrastructure of the UK will place that infrastructure under immense pressure. Yes or no?




I agree with the EU concept and ultimately with open borders, but feel it has been badly managed by politicians trying to do too much too quickly. But that's another thread. :)

Originally Posted by Editha (Post 11684446)

As you know, I disagree with you on the point about infrastructure. I'm not going to go over old ground.

Originally Posted by Editha (Post 11684381)

I agree with open borders within the EU, which means that no limit can be put on immigrant numbers. There are a lot of people on this site who would agree with me.

Originally Posted by themajor (Post 11684279)

Hi it's me again from sunny Cyprus.

I have lived all over the world. Every time that I returned to the UK I was unsettled by the mass of IMMIGRANTS. These were from several countries.

Originally Posted by themajor (Post 11684279)

I was born in rural Lincolnshire on a farm. On business I travelled all over the UK. On entering Cities such as Bradford and Leicester I was confused. I thought I was back in Asia. In parts of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and several other Cities the police will not enter. Why? because of the ehtnic minority (as they are called) make it too dangerous.

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11684745)

My irony meter is exploding.



I was born in Birmingham. Ethnic diversity has made it a way more interesting place to live than when I was growing up. Really, I think you're talking crap.

Originally Posted by Giantaxe (Post 11684742)

Yes, I agree in free movement too. I don't see how you can have a viable free market without free movement of labour. Having said that, I don't have an issue with making benefits unavailable to new residents for a qualifying period.

Originally Posted by themajor (Post 11684773)

Someone has to be born in Brum. So why did you emigrate from such a lovely City