[[Why should they have even had to? The law compelling them to

Comment on Are the BNP Racists? by Ed.

[[Why should they have even had to? The law compelling them to accept people they did not wish to is illiberal. However, now that they are accepting “non-whites” (or more correctly, those who are not of British ethnic origin), albeit under pressure, it will help the party image.]]

No, they can except anyone they like as long as they do it based on what they are like as a person, not on something utterly irrational such as skin colour. Or are you OK with WHITES getting less in the way of government money, housing etc?

[[Illiberal legislation – should be abolished. It should be up to the individual who they wish to provide services for.]]

Oh, that’s funny ‘illiberal’ legislation created by liberals. That’s how it goes isn’t it? So you think it’s OK to refuse to serve someone for no other reason than them being black for example? What about a doctor refusing to treat black or Asian patients, that OK with you?

[[“Abolition of Income Tax.”

Don’t recall that part.]]

It’s there all right and totally unworkable.

“Withdrawal from NATO and the EU.”

[[“Withdrawal from NATO and the EU.”

Thereby promoting sovereignty of Britain, rather than having illiberal legislation imposed upon us by Brussels. The point about the EU especially is a pull factor – remember, the UK populous is pretty split with regards to the EU.]]

Does that the BNP are liberals if they oppose illiberal legislation? In fact what it would do would be to politically isolate Britain.

[[ “Foreign imports to be restricted.”

… and? Wherever possible, we SHOULD manufacture basic necessities, and grow our own produce. A country should always be as self-sufficient as possible. Why? Should the situation arise (hopefully it wont) Britain winds up in conflict with another country, if they are supplying things we need, they could charge extortionate rates, or just not supply to us at all. If such things are essential, Britain could be crippled.]]

We aren’t self sufficient; we have at least 20 million too many people. We needed to be supplied during WWI and WWII, but if we cut ourselves off from our allies where’s it going to come from net time? Do you really think we’ll be able to sell as much as we do now to other countries if we restrict them from importing stuff?

[[ “Capital Punishment to be reinstated.”

Again, another issue the public are split on. It’s pretty 50/50… A lot of people DO want it reinstated.]]

Doubtless the BNP will reinstate it for treason; meaning anyone who disagrees with the BNP.

[[Wrong. “National Service” INCLUDES “Civil Service” and the right to vote would only be taken away until a person does complete NS or CS. “Civil Service” is a great way to build community spirit, and although it would be highly illiberal to take away the right to vote, it wouldn’t be all that different to USA’s “three strikes” system.]]

No YOU are wrong. Like Paul says, if you do the civvie option you do not have the right to vote or own a citizen’s rifle. Go check it up.

[[ Assault rifle? I thought it was just a handgun, as well as being available for ALL *shrugs* I am rather split on the idea of a right to bear arms (something which we did originally have under the British Bill of Rights 1689). On one hand, it’s illiberal to ban guns. On the other hand, violent crime may increase. Then again, the threat of retaliation may dissuade from reckless action.]]

Are you trying to see how many times you can include ‘illiberal’ in one post? It says ‘citizen’s rifle’. The Bill of Rights (1689) does not confer a 100% right to bear arms. It says citizens have the right to bear arms to whatever extent the Government wishes. Go read it.

[[ Not sure on the logistics of this one either – with regards to the military, we should aim to achieve good relationships with as many countries as possible (but I do NOT mean to the extent a**-licking). ]]

But you just said you agreed with leaving NATO and the EU. This why the BNP’s policies make no sense. They think we can go round sticking two fingers up at the world, but think the world will carry on being nice to us. Leaving NATO and the EU would stick us out in the cold. It will utterly sour our good relations.