The stunning aftermath of Brexit gives pause for reflection.
Regardless of what spin-doctors will say, the decision to leave the European Union was driven for many Brits by the fear (real or unfounded) of unchecked immigration.
This choice is regrettable but understandable.
A massive influx of foreigners in any country tends to upset one’s comfort zone. It feels for many like a kebab joint is pushing out his local pub.
Personally, I am not a fan of the much-ballyhooed “diversity”. It tends to tear up the social fabric of a community and exacerbates social unrest.
As someone once said “One hot chili pepper makes a dish interesting. Too many of them make it difficult to digest.”
Today, after ingesting too many chili peppers, many European nations have debilitating stomachaches.
Hence the Brexit vote.
The more diverse a society (e.g. India), the more difficult it is to govern. Trying to please everybody often ends up satisfying nobody.
To be strong, a nation needs to be fairly homogeneous. It needs to have the same language, the same laws, the same customs and conventions.
And, it should absolutely do without any undue religious interference.
Religion is a personal matter; it has no place in government.
You cannot join a team and play according to your own rules.
I don’t care if you are white, yellow, black or green or if you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist or Zoroastrian, you must abide by the same democratically approved laws. No exceptions.
Diversity is a two way street.
You have no business applying for asylum if you are unwilling to comply with the prevalent rules and customs of your country of adoption.
First and foremost, you have to accept the separation of church and state and gender equality. Those are the pillars of modern democracy.
If you cannot agree with this, you have no right to remain in a country that provided shelter and a slew of benefits totally non-existent in your country of origin.
I (unlike that pompadoured quacking fool) don’t condone Brexit. I think that it is an historical miscalculation, but it emphasizes the need for national cohesion and an orderly, tightly controlled immigration process followed by intense integration classes.
Alain
I recently met an enthusiastic young woman on the pétanque field.
We were also pleased as punch to have Jenny, Kali and her mom Kit as guests. They came a little too late to play in our little tournament but later on they participated in a spirited game and it looks like they enjoyed it.