Posted on 04/28/2002 2:20:21 PM PDT by scouse
Shock poll lifts lid on racist Scots
JASON ALLARDYCE POLITICAL EDITOR
LARGE numbers of Scots hold racist views which could lead to a rise in the fortunes of far-right politicians north of the Border, a disturbing new opinion poll reveals.
Almost half of all Scots would back moves to return immigrants to their country of origin, according to the exclusive Scotland on Sunday/Scottish Opinion poll.
The survey - conducted in the wake of National Front leader Jean-Marie Le Pen’s success in the French presidential race - also reveals that only 46% of Scots believe immigrants make a positive contribution to society.
The poll found that a majority of Scots - 58% - believe it is too easy for immigrants to enter the UK and only four out of 10 do not think there are too many immigrants in Scotland.
The findings of the poll shatter the myth that racism is not endemic in multicultural Scotland.
They also sparked grave warnings last night from one of Scotland’s leading anti-racism campaigners that the British National Party, tipped to win seats in England’s local elections this week, could soon capture Scottish parliament or council seats.
Rowena Arshad, the director of Scotland’s Centre for Racial Equality, said she was "shocked" by the findings.
She said: "I am very concerned that the BNP could rise here. Scotland needs to be more comfortable with diversity."
Arshad, who is also Scotland’s equal opportunities commissioner, said Scotland has been "in denial" over racism which is "rife" in this country and does not just exist "among yobs and BNP supporters".
Scotland on Sunday can also reveal that the BNP has escalated its activities north of the Border and is considering plans to contest next year’s Holyrood election for the first time if it does well in the English local elections.
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AYE! England forever - SCOTLAND JUST A WEE BIT LONGER!
Seriously - If Scotland was not part of Great Britain, it would have the 5th largest economy in the world (North Sea oil-driven.) So today, just as it was before 1314, and then again after the Treaty of Union, England sucks the life out of Scotland...
CRAGAN AN FHITHICH! - Raven6
Sorry....America should be for Americans...or those WANTING to be American, Not anti-American slime that wish to destroy the foundation this country was built on (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness). Want to know the facts? Most modern day immigrants/aliens are anti-American slime seeking to destroy this country from within. My source? Look around a major metropolitan area sometime. Want another source? Remember what happened on 9/11.
And as far as PREJUDICE goes...those who are combat veterans fought for the AMERICAN's right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, not for these slimeball/liberal/victimized/3rd world immigrant extorters who only seek handouts or are here to cause trouble or are here to promote their ANTI-American agenda.
My point? Get your facts straight and wake up to reality.
And that is a false and bigoted statement. You are Exhibit "A" exemplying the problem. Folks like you make me ashamed to be associated with conservatism to the extent I am. I want nothing to do with you, and will oppose you at every turn.
In nations like Scotland the pie is finite or growing slowly at best. Has been this way for decades. The place is depressed. Bringing in immigrants benefits the Scots not all unless they are educated and able to contribute to vital industries. Opening a shop, a laundromat, an ethnic restaurant or 7-11 does not help the Scottish economy.
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