[dogsbody70]

I suppose if one lives in an area where there are not many foreigners one is likely to stare at newcomers who look different. I know when I was young, I had never seen a black person-- so when I did see them I was surprised.
We had the American Soldiers over here, many of whom were black. So soon we had children of mixed race. I believe it was very hard for those children, especially at school. Many were placed into childrens homes and their lives were not easy simply because they were different.

Now this country has people from all over the world which really adds to its vibrancy and culture. Yes there is still racism from a certain few but generally as members f rom these countries integrate and also bring their own culture here-- that is Great.

Our main problem with immigrants I feel is that because we are a very small country- we are rapidly getting over populated and also there is anger when Brits that were born here often can't get housing but it will often go to immigrants. Most of our hospitals have staff from abroad.

I like variety and love to meet those from other countries.

By the way I just watched a tennis match where a young japanese player won-- inishu I think her name was. It was good to see her play. she was very pretty also.

As for people in general-- none of us are perfect and with all the binge drinking that brings the worst out of people when they get drunk and make fools of themselves. often young teenages can be very rude-- but then others are polite. It depends on their upbringing I believe.