'And while "It's not racist to impose limits on immigration" - as one Tory slogan proclaims - campaigning aggressively on the issue can stir up xenophobia and legitimise racism. Campaign literature has made explicit links between crime and immigration in a manner redolent of the far-right parties. ........
Defeating the government was never going to be easy in a benign economic climate, but the Tories will come to regret their shabby strategy.'*
edited from 'Fear and loathing on the campaign trail' [Financial Times 18/01/05]
* I can only hope and pray that this proves to be the case!
- living and frequently struggling with moderate M.E. -
where (bad) health, faith, politics and the joys and troubles of daily life collide.
ME
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