Olympic Conclusions

[Slaninar]

Thanks, think you've just illustrated why I have no time for football quite nicely.

No offence meant to your mahood or anything like that, man. Just from what you wrote I thought you were talking about something you don't really understand. Like you confirmed now. That's cool. No need to like every sport. My point was pro footballers are tough men and very skillfull. No matter how well they're paid when they reach the top (and that's just 1%), it takes a lot and it's not for everyone. Reaction to your and Graham's posts. The amount of money they get, whether it's "worth" it is irrelevant - they are good sportsmen.

[size=1em]While I don't agree that immigrants come because they have to, I totally understand Slaninar.[/size]

[size=1em]My position is not one of anti-immigration, racism, or bigotry which might easily be attributed to my comments. I look at this purely from a point of genuine concern. I have seen my home town totally transformed due to mass immigration over a very short period, and I grow weary of the political correctness that tells me that I must celebrate the fact.The infrastructure is crumbling and there aren't sufficient jobs, schools or houses. As you say I don't have to like it, but thanks to our politicians I do have to live it.[/size]

I 100% understand anti-immigration, even racism. While we here don't have blacks, there are chineese and gypsies. 90% of gypsies will steall your wallet if they have an opportunity. It is experience. My friend lives in a part of town full of gypsies and can't leave anything in the yard. They steal everything. He doesn't hate them for being gypsies, but when he sees a gypsie, he is almost certain he should keep his wallet close. The only thing that differs him from stupid nazi idiots is that, when he meets a MAN, he doesn't care for the nationality/coloru/religion - he judges that particular person by his human qualities. But for people just crossing the street, public places etc, he is as gipsy hating as they come.