The idea of having a sociological hub with people from every creed/colour coexisting together with no friction, to be honest, isnt such a bad dream.

But people get pissed off, people like me, when the scales tip to one obvious side.

My girlfriend is from America, she lived here 2 years before her and her mother and father could obtain a 2 bedroom house from a local Housing Association. Whilst all the while, Polish and Kosovan alike were sailing over here, all they had to say was

Where will I live?
You have 5 family members? Have a 4 bedroom house!
I need money
Well you can't get a job because you're only staying here 2 years... here, apply for benefits with this!
I need to get around
Have a Mercedes!
I need glasses
Hop on the NHS bandwagon! Have free eye care!
They need to contact me
Have the latest mobile phone!

I know very well that the ones that DO work, usually work their arses off

"Oh they come here to steal our jobs" - Now that pisses me off more than anything.

Even though they work for peanuts compared to the "native population", demanding at least £7 an hour to be able to keep up our Sky TV Subscription and the petrol on our 3 car family.

If people are afraid that someone else is prepared to work harder for less wages, perhaps it is us that doesn't deserve to live in this country.[/i]

...America joins the EU their citizens will enjoy the same rights and privileges as other EU citizens. Until then....

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