Kidorry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I didnt say it was rosy, I said British expats were generally well represented abroad, and nobody complains about them having their own associations as a minority group, it's also something I have some experience of. Because that's what expats do. Many immigrants that came to work here in the 50's & 60's returned to their home countries years ago, and I know many Brits return here after working/living abroad. But really what does that have to do with associations set up to represent minority interests whether here or abroad? Im not really commenting on the effectiveness or otherwise of the Anglo Caribbean Society, Im simply mentioning an organisation set up by non whites that allows white membership, with the intention of fostering understanding. In a lot of cases it was because they had made enough money to buy a bit of land or a small business.As for talking about the ex-pat situation I was just responding to you when you first mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antuk Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Its like the Black music awards. Why not have the white music awards. Do you mean the mobo awards... music of black ORIGIN Notice the bold.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 As for talking about the ex-pat situation I was just responding to you when you first mentioned it. I only brought it up to illustrate that expats in an alien environment tend to have a common interest that isn't shared by the majority native population. The BPA I guess was conceived to share and represent the views of black police officers who represent a tiny proportion of the police service so they will naturally have concerns or issues that aren't of interest to non black officers. If they were about promoting a racial supremacy over white officers or believed they were better, then I'd agree with the OP. It's troublesome to look at organisations like the BPA and arrive at the conclusion there's something sinister about it, there are many minority interest groups associated with the police, here's a few: British Police Symphony Orchestra http://www.bpso.org.uk/ Blue Knights Motorbike Club http://www.blueknightsuk.info/ National Disabled Police Association http://www.ndpa.police.uk/ British Assoc of Women in Policing http://www.bawp.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I only brought it up to illustrate that expats in an alien environment tend to have a common interest that isn't shared by the majority native population. The BPA I guess was conceived to share and represent the views of black police officers who represent a tiny proportion of the police service so they will naturally have concerns or issues that aren't of interest to non black officers. If they were about promoting a racial supremacy over white officers or believed they were better, then I'd agree with the OP. It's troublesome to look at organisations like the BPA and arrive at the conclusion there's something sinister about it, there are many minority interest groups associated with the police, here's a few: British Police Symphony Orchestra http://www.bpso.org.uk/ Blue Knights Motorbike Club http://www.blueknightsuk.info/ National Disabled Police Association http://www.ndpa.police.uk/ British Assoc of Women in Policing http://www.bawp.org/ But surely if you join an organisation you abide by their rule having read them before joining.If not don`t join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 what about the british legion? is it purely for disabled soldiers or ex soldiers? or do you find none soldiers helping out that support their views / want to help with their issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 But surely if you join an organisation you abide by their rule having read them before joining.If not don`t join. your backtracking now.......you were slagging me off for saying you must agree with their views........now your saying you should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 what about the british legion? is it purely for disabled soldiers or ex soldiers? or do you find none soldiers helping out that support their views / want to help with their issues? What is your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 What is your point? just another organisation for an issue but being free for all...just like the rest on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyfriday Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 But surely if you join an organisation you abide by their rule having read them before joining.If not don`t join. I'm not really sure of your point Kidorry, but yes if I were to join a group it would be because it was of interest to me, which is why the BNP's stance on prohibiting non whites from joining was always a bit daft, because none of them would have wanted to join the first place. It was only ever lip service to the white supremacists within their ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 just another organisation for an issue but being free for all...just like the rest on here I am sorry but I still do not get your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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