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| Administrator | May 29 2016, 12:56 AM Post #1 |
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There is a lot of discussion about the forthcoming EU referendum on facebook.... er, scratch that because there actually is not a lot of discussion at all on facebook. There is a lot of posting of fairly juvenile memes, most of which contain unsubstantiated or flawed assertions about the EU either in terms of what it's costing us (or not), how many laws have been imposed on us (or not), the benefits of EU migration (or not), the benefits of cultural diversity (or not) and so on. As the originator of this forum I am officially undecided. In fact I don't believe that the outcome of the vote will make that much difference to me because I am fortunate enough to have a decent job that is likely to continue one way or the other, I am quite well paid and don't have a large mortgage or much in the way of dependent family. I have always been left leaning in my political outlook and much more 'Old Labour' than anything else. In fact, it has occurred to me recently that, in the spheres of life other than the sexual, I might consider myself to be something of a Victorian in that I believe it is the duty of the well off to make contributions to society in general not only by way of taxation but also in a more general sense to support those less well off and those incapable, for whatever reason, of supporting themselves. I also, less fashionably, believe that if you are capable of working then it is your duty to do the same. I have been fortunate enough to travel to very many countries across the world, to meet the local people and to work with many, and it is my opinion that the the greater variety of people I have met reinforces how much we all have in common. I do not believe I am a racist; that is for others to decide, although I am very racially aware and I am in a mixed relationship. I am also an atheist and believe that organised religion in all its forms is the greatest evil of our time no matter how benign it attempts to portray itself. The reason for starting the board is to hear the views and air the arguments of ordinary people in a rational fashion. I want to make my decision not on what is best for me personally, but for what will be best for the UK in general because I have an irrational love for my country and what I perceive to be its values. You can help me with this. You will have read the rules on signing up, please keep to them. I will be moderating as much as I can, and even though I may know you personally, your posts will be deleted and you will be banned for repeat offences. If you would like a new subgroup to be opened for a topic please PM me and I will consider it. |
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