Racist Or Lazy?

I just saw this; a short video (only a couple of minutes) made by an American chap who has been living in Britain for five years, and he asks the question: Many foreign immigrants have difficulty integrating into British society. Is this because Britain is racist or because they aren't trying hard enough?

I certainly have my own views on the matter. I DO NOT believe that British society as a whole is racist. Overall I think we are one of the most tolerant peoples in the world. And I feel that there IS a degree of laziness from foreigners involved. But if, as the guy suggests, we are going to help them integrate, we must first of all stand up for and promote British values. These people have to know what they are trying to integrate to. There should be an emphasis from our government for immigrants to integrate (particularly Muslims), and they should be helped to do this. If they are not committed to doing so, send them home. The ONLY way to stop racial division is integration. In our country, you play by our rules. End of story. If implemented right, this would mean equal treatment for all, but without the traditional liberal idea of making life worse for the most well-off just so the less well-off ones can have the same.

But I think the most important issue of all is the need for DEBATE. We need to stop hearing people telling us all the time that uncontrolled immigration isn't a problem and that Britain is a racist country, and let someone on the other side tell their story. We should hear both sides of this argument and, eventually, the people will be the judge.

Debate is healthy. Constant one-sided liberalism isn't.