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The questions on the street

By roy

11 June 2007

Public anger

The questions on the street

Tell me why is it opinions differ throughout all mankind?

Why is a general consensus never quite clearly defined?

Why do we need to have borders to mark nationalities land?

If such things are important, why is immigration not banned?

Why do our politicians tell us each night on the news,

that Britain is most democratic whilst simply ignoring our views?

Why does our Great British nation, known as a sovereign state

have it’s laws overruled by Strasbourg without any public debate?

Why do we put up with do-gooders preaching to us of PC?

English is our national language and Britain’s supposed to be free

Why should we really consider the ethnic minority view?

Where they or their forefathers come from I doubt they’d take notice of you

Why should we tolerate travellers camping wherever they like?

If they camped in Buckingham palace they’d soon be told "Get on your bike"

Why is it that all our judges pass judgements that we feel are lax?

Giving less of a sentence to villains than for failing to pay the poll tax

What is all this "human rights" nonsense?, it’s a load of old self righteous tripe

Law breakers locked up in prison and naughty kids given a swipe

Who are these jumped up musicians? these self righteous millionaires

Begging for our cash for Africa, why don’t they give ALL of theirs?

It’s not fascist or racist or right wing to ask questions like those in this rhyme

but if we don’t come up with some answers such things will develop in time

We will run out of our toleration, no longer be prissy and trite

And ignore EEU indignation to "Pull the ladder up Jack ,I’m all right!!!".

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Written by Phil (6836 comments posted) 11th June 2007

Sorry Roy, yet again, while you raise some important points, you sound (in places) like a rabid Daily Mail reader. Politically, I agree that all the points you raise are important, but I honestly do not like the tone. Still - while we've got a democracy, I'm alright saying that - and you're alright saying your thing too.

The verse scans, it says what you want it to, it's got a response from me - and I'm holding back, so it's probably a pretty effective piece.

Apologies again - I often find myself objecting to what you've written. In part, that's what makes GW such a good site. There's room for us all. I'm sure I won't, but don't let me put you off.

Phil.

Written by Phil (6836 comments posted) 11th June 2007

An aside - and now you're going to think I'm a right Bolshie git!

GW works because there's a little give and take with reviewing. According to your profile, you've posted one review. Not really good enough. If poetry is your thing, perhaps you could start by reviewing within this forum at least.

Phil.

yay phil...
Written by strawberryshrapnel (61 comments posted) 11th June 2007

go phil...Im with you
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Written by stevetroster (1588 comments posted) 12th June 2007

And that applies to all of the other 'POETS' as well.
Would you help a would-be poet in need?
Just a few words can make all the difference.
PLEASE HELP.

Written by maipenrai (784 comments posted) 12th June 2007

I am sorry but I think the author as made some valid points.

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