THE way to good race relations is to stop swamping the indigenous population with people from cultures that are incompatible with ours.
None of the political parties has ever had permission from the electorate to allow mass immigration. They seem to have overlooked the fact that this is an already overpopulated small island.
We are constantly hearing from politicians about the financial strain of funding health and social security. It's bound to make matters worse if so many immigrants are allowed here.
The government should put more pressure on the governments of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to do something about those who smuggle in illegal immigrants.
Contrary to what the believers in enforced multiculturalisation think, English culture and heritage does matter.
Brian Parker
Helmsdale Road
Nelson
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