Quote Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo View Post
But shouldn't those who are sick of it also remember that your country used to be the biggest colonist empire and milked the resources and cheap labor of countries that never invited them there?
I don't think those of us who are tired of the 'current' situation need to remember that, no.
Its certainly not something I need to think about, let alone feel guilty about when judging how to vote in 2014. As Rudy says above I also think the benefits system needs to be revised so that it isn't as desirable to move here for that reason alone. We get a lot of people angry that Polish people are coming here to work and that is something I don't understand. If people want to come here and work hard in jobs that the more lazy Brits don't wish to do or take on positions that aren't the best paid but are willing to work hard for it, then good luck to them. They are contributing to the economy and providing a service. I just take issue with people moving here from poverty stricken countries for example because our state gives them £1000 a month in benefits, access to the NHS, and a free house to live in. I think that is the problem, not the people themselves. It needs to be tackled and is long over due IMO.