General Discussion
I dont support the EDL or BNP but they have some valid points that I do agree with, its a pity we cant pick the good bits from every political party and then maybe we might have a gov to control this Country that supports the British Born People
Not taking sides but the opening statement from "Exeter Together" is that they do not wish to be confrontational. So why organize a gathering on the same day as the pre planned march by the " EDL".
Confrontational is exacltly what they seem to be.
Agree with roberta that both the EDL and BNP have some very valid points to make, but they are not one and the same organization.
Whillst the views of the EDL can appear to be extreme at times, the basic principles of strickter control on imigration and less government support for Islamic practises and principles must surely be applied or this country is not going to be a safe place for future generations.
It would be far better for people to ignore the EDL parade, that way they get the least publicity possible. Having another parade on the same day is just an excuse to cause more problems.
THE EDL PROTESTS ABOUT PEOPLE LIKE THAT BLACK MAN THAT KILLED LEE RIGBY ON OUR OWN STREET THERE A PEACEFUL PROTEST AGAINST TEEROSOITS!!!
Look around the news headlines and consider the state the country is in at the minute, then read the manifesto of the BNP (forget the EDL for now). Work out for yourself if they have any valid points or not. Its about your own views and feelings, everyone to their own opinion on this Im afraid.
Here is a valid point by the BNP - http://www.bnp.org.uk/news/it-multiculturalism-which-has-failed.
Multiculturalism has caused endless problems.
Many local people, how many is that ? I thought people in this country were lawfully allowed to demonstrate their views in public in a peaceful manner. Oh, I forgot it depends what the subject is, whether it is legal or not. Let's see peoples attitude to this particular subject in another 30 years time.
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/http://www.operations.mod.uk/telic/ophons05/beharry.htm
If the right of the EDF to demonstrate is acceptable, how can one contest the right to demonstrate of those who disagree with them?
I agree with your response to neilh. We disagree.
Here is a little piece of Hint Fiction (up to 25 words) that I wrote a couple of years ago.
On Remembrance Day I met an old Paki in uniform, knocked him down and tore a medal from his jacket. It reads, "For Valour."
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
I think this quote sums up exactly how I feel about the EDF marching. It is part of the rights and freedoms of being a citizen of Great Britain.
@FredBassett. Agreed everyone has their own view on what is valid or not. I was just trying to find out what you thought were valid points of the BNP and EDL because you made the statement without substantiating it with some examples. Just saying that they have valid points doesn't get us very far. 
and this ....
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/october/4/gurkha_dip_pun_honoured.aspx
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@Taylorjack
This is a discussion forum. Abuse does not help you to get your ideas across,
Don
@Don Pearson. well said don. this is a discussion forum. people who post should not use abuse.
Good question, try the following link:
Why are the English Defence League going to Exeter?
To conclude: "They are mobilising their forces from across the UK to demonstrate against the threat from Islam in a city where there are hardly any Muslims, against a local outbreak of FGM for which there is no evidence, and against an academic research centre that no longer exists."