petunia100

Superpbly answered Evil! :-)

Yes, TO20, there is scum like that around, (although we also have our fair share of pimps, paedophiles, thiefs, and murderers) and I am not suggesting for a minute that these people should be allowed to stay!!! However, to put all illegals into this category is a gross oversimplification of the issue for reasons that I previously stated. We must examine all the causes of the current situation, rather than adopting this abhorrent 'send them all back' philosophy (if it is worthy of being termed a philosophy).

The idea that illegals (and even asylum seekers in many cases) can sponge off 'good law-abiding Brits' is an over simplification of the situation. (Needless to say one would expect such ideas by anyone quoting the fascist Enoch Powell). Unless somebody has residential status in this country they cannot: - work - train to become something - go to university - claim benefits of any sort - buy a house - open a bank acccount (which also means no cash card or cheque book) - register their children at a school - buy anything on credit - vote In many cases, they also cannot leave the country, even to visit family who they may not have seen for several years. Furthermore, the decision to leave one's home, friends and family and come to a country where you have virtually no 'rights', where the system + culture may be very different and where you maybe don't even speak the language is NOT an easy decision to make by any means! Most people do so because they see no other solution and many are even frightened for their own lives. On top of this, many asylum speakers are intelligent well-educated professionals who WANT to work but who are not even allowed to for at least 6 months. If their case drags on for several years (as is sometimes the case), they end up having to clean people's houses and do odd jobs in order to make ends meet. In view of the fact that we actually have a shortage in some sectors (e.g. doctors, nurses, dentists to name but a few) this is a real problem that definitely needs to be addressed for the sake of both our society and our economy! It may also be interesting to have the statistics for our 'own' tax evaders and 'benefit spongers' and to ask what is being done to address that problem... So let's stop this ignorant, scare-mongering propoganda for all of our sakes and start to look a little more closely at some of the real issues!

I also live in Greenhill. It's known as being one of the best areas of Sheffield. It's quiet and green (hence the name I suppose). There are plenty of local shops and a Morrison's not far away. The schools are also very good. I wouldn't hesitate if you've seen a property you like.

If anyone wants to go there, maybe we could organise something?

Privet! Kak dela? Have you found out where it is yet, as I would be interested in checking it out too? Let me know if you have! Thanks, Petunia