Political subject today. Actually no... political material - no blog post really. I'd really love to hear your thoughts on these articles form the BBC Website - honest thoughts as they come, and I'll maybe do a blog about it soon after reading any comments I get back.
The first one is about the Union Flag. Apparently there's some plan coming in to fly it more often. Scotland will be opting out of this activity. From the article:
"SNP leader Alex Salmond, now first minister, previously said Britishness "went bust long ago" in Scotland."
"Culture Secretary James Purnell said: "The Union flag is a powerful symbol of both our heritage and modern, diverse Britain. It brings us together in solidarity and shared identity."
And here's the link to the article - It's pretty short (the article that is):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6920895.stm
Next up, Britain's Asian Culture. It's entitled "Many Asians 'do not feel British'"
From the article:
"38% of the UK residents of South Asian origin polled felt only slightly or not at all British."
"84% were satisfied with life in Britain and almost half thought they have more opportunities here."
"Half of the South Asians and nearly two-thirds of the white people interviewed agreed it was too easy for immigrants to settle in Britain."
"Three-quarters felt their culture was being diluted by living in the UK and nearly half believed white people do not treat them as British."
"Many British Asians consider themselves to be British but at home they are more in touch with their cultural and ancestral roots."
And the link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6921534.stm
So whatever ethnic origin or nationalites you have, any thoughts? Email's, phone calls, or grabbing hold of me to discuss in person are all welcome if prefered to comments, but it'd be interesting to see thoughts bounce of each other.
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Phil
