I apologise if I jumped to the wrong conclusion on this. So many (obviously me included) have to listen to the political vitriol spurted constantly by those that feel they know what is best that even innocent remarks are taken wrongly.Originally Posted by shaunaneto
I feel frightened by the power that the EU has become. Too many individuals are just a number. Our country fought to keep our freedoms but it seems as if that is no longer relevant. My grandfather fought in the war and lost his brother and many many many friends. Each village and town knew the names of those boys and still remember them now. In many towns, villages, even small hamlets we do not even know the names of our neighbours. When we moved into our home in March this year two of the farmers popped their heads over our garden wall and welcomed us to the village. We actively went out and got to know the people and say hello. That is so unusual today but why? When did we stop helping our fellow human beings when did we start to just want to help ourselves? My hubby and I are not at all materialistic, as long as we owe no one money we are happy. We both have good jobs but not jobs that take over our lives. We work to live not live to work. We don't have black, white, polish, Asian, disabled, gay, rich, poor friends .... we have friends, we do not feel the need to label them by race, creed, religion, sexual preference or effluence.
My husbands mother came over to England as a 5 year old child accompanied by her mother. They are from Poland. Her journey here was fraught with danger and the death of her aunt and many others. It was 2 years after the war had ended that her father joined them. He was one of the Polish Freedom Fighters that helped to shape the war. I do believe, maybe naively, that everyone I know would help a fellow human being in need whatever their race. Even my amazing wonderful mother-in-law is fearful of the power of the EU. The ordinary citizen of all EU countries seems to be consigned to a number. People no longer matter. Humanity no longer matters.
When we were given the referendum the EU never approached us, the UK people and said "ok, we know you are not happy. What can we do?" There was nothing! Total disregard & disrespect. How on earth is mutual respect supposed to build on that? How was the referendum supposed to go any other way than the way it went? Those disillusioned with the EU were given only two choices "Leave" or "put up and shut up". The EU being so sure of their power thought .. Britain would tow the line and STFU! They got a shock as the silent majority for once were allowed a voice and by god did they use it. Instead of trying to work with us and save the situation the EU powers that be decided "we will punish you". Dictatorship ... there we have it.
I am the last person to be sanding up and shouting "burn your bra" but you can believe I will stand up for every hard working person in this country no matter their race, country of origin, colour, religion, sexual orientation and every other nomination you are able to come up with. I will also fight against injustice, spite, bullying, and anyone who breaks our laws. Peace and Tolerance for all x
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