I like England because I was born and raised here. I was educated here, and I am the person i am today because of that. Plus the free healthcare and freedom to do as I please is also an added bonus.

ive been brought up to have the mentality that Britain is a nasty country, with nasty people and a nasty government. this genrally comes from my mum and shes an english revert!

i love britain . it's where i was born and brought up and still live, of course i call it home!
but i get so annoyed coz when i go on holiday, to like morocco, i'm like proud of being british, but in the airport just coz ur asian, they stamp ur papers with'indian' :x . and everyone on the streets goes pakistan? pakistan? and wen u say 'no, english' they r like :? .

Young Anonymous Muslimah wrote:

i love britain . it's where i was born and brought up and still live, of course i call it home!
but i get so annoyed coz when i go on holiday, to like morocco, i'm like proud of being british, but in the airport just coz ur asian, they stamp ur papers with'indian' :x . and everyone on the streets goes pakistan? pakistan? and wen u say 'no, english' they r like :? .

lol.

I dont understand why they do it. What does it matter anyway.

Bad things about Britain

no.1 crappy whether

no.2 NHS

no.3 the lack of halal sweets in English newsagents

no.4 speed cameras & traffic wardens

Good things
no.1 variety of food ie you dont have to Mexico to have fajita wrap.

no.2 more practicing Muslims then any Muslim country that i have been to.

no.3 more freedom for women.

Naz wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

hmmm, not true.

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

Seraphim wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

hmmm, not true.

What isnt true?

Naz wrote:

Bad things about Britain

no.2 NHS

Huh?!

Are you sure this wasn't supposed to be in the 'Good things about Britain' list?

If you get run over in Britain and are unconscious, an ambulance will race to pick you up, put you in a hospital, mend you to the best standard that modern technology can provide, and furiously search for any ID and contact any family they can find for you.

If you get run over in, for example, America (or most countries for that matter), and are unconscious, the first thing that will happen is that they will look to see if you have a health insurance card, and will only give you a could standard of care if you have already paid for it. If you are poor...you're buggered. There was a Michael Moore documentary about the US health system, and one poor man had to decide which of his two missing fingers he wanted sewn back on, because he could only pay for one of them.

Sure, the NHS struggles to cope with the demand of catering for over 60 million people, but that is mainly because it is a victim of its own success.

If you work near a hospital you can get halal food in their canteen and, if there isn't a mosque nearby, use their prayer rooms, they also hold jummah prayer there.

It is not perfect, by far, but on the whole it is not only a good thing, it is an absolutely GREAT thing. I can't think of a more Islamic practice than providing free healthcare to anyone or everyone, regardless of who they are and whether or not you know them. Muslim countries should follow in their glowing example (most don't).

I love Britain because of the weather. i love rain and i love the cold. I love its summers and its winters.
I like the people they are on the whole innocent.
I love to live in a country where Islam is not the only religion.
Unlike my sister I do not kiss its soils when I get back from Pakistan because I also love Pakistan - but only for a holiday.
I love the English language because its the only language I feel comfortable speaking.
I am in love with England.
I am in awe of any piece of ground that bears my weight, and because on these soils I have laughed and cried and sometimes prayed I owe it a heavy debt.

Do I like Britain? Yes! Why? Becase this is where I feel at home, This is where I belong! This is where I feel my responsibility. There are some aspects of British culture which I don't like, but this is why I want to stay here and to my bit here.
In a nutshell: Britain has potential.

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

anonymous wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

as far as i know, naz is a guy

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

anonymous wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

as far as i know, naz is a guy

LOL

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

anonymous wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

as far as i know, naz is a guy

If you feel comfortable calling me a guy then do so. If you prefer girl then go for it. But not a he she please.

@ Seraphim

sorry naz, i seriously thought you were a guy (jeez, what an insult), soz if i caused any offence.

Sumaiya wrote:

sorry naz, i seriously thought you were a guy (jeez, what an insult), soz if i caused any offence.

its hard not to cause offence when you say something like that but naz is a tough dude.

Sumaiya wrote:

sorry naz, i seriously thought you were a guy (jeez, what an insult), soz if i caused any offence.

its hard not to cause offence when you say something like that but naz is a tough dude.

Sumaiya wrote:

sorry naz, i seriously thought you were a guy (jeez, what an insult), soz if i caused any offence.

No worries

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

anonymous wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

as far as i know, naz is a guy

If you feel comfortable calling me a guy then do so. If you prefer girl then go for it. But not a he she please.

@ Seraphim

lmao.... wat? shes the one who thinks you have a teeny weeny!
Go kick her.

Seraphim wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

anonymous wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

as far as i know, naz is a guy

If you feel comfortable calling me a guy then do so. If you prefer girl then go for it. But not a he she please.

@ Seraphim

lmao.... wat? shes the one who thinks you have a teeny weeny!
Go kick her.

Sumaiya was genuinely mistaken. You on the other hand knew and you laughed so im gonna kick you.
:badgrin:

Seraphim wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

anonymous wrote:

no.3 more freedom for women.

nice to know you think about others.

What makes you say that?

as far as i know, naz is a guy

If you feel comfortable calling me a guy then do so. If you prefer girl then go for it. But not a he she please.

@ Seraphim

lmao.... wat? shes the one who thinks you have a teeny weeny!
Go kick her.

Oi!

Seraphim wrote:

lmao.... wat? shes the one who thinks you have a teeny weeny!
Go kick her.

I take it u watch friends??

I like Britain
What I DO NOT like is the crap weather!!!! It's always raining!!!
n the chavs
lord protect us from the chavs

Ya'qub wrote:

Naz wrote:

Bad things about Britain

no.2 NHS

Huh?!

Are you sure this wasn't supposed to be in the 'Good things about Britain' list?

If you get run over in Britain and are unconscious, an ambulance will race to pick you up, put you in a hospital, mend you to the best standard that modern technology can provide, and furiously search for any ID and contact any family they can find for you.

If you get run over in, for example, America (or most countries for that matter), and are unconscious, the first thing that will happen is that they will look to see if you have a health insurance card, and will only give you a could standard of care if you have already paid for it. If you are poor...you're buggered. There was a Michael Moore documentary about the US health system, and one poor man had to decide which of his two missing fingers he wanted sewn back on, because he could only pay for one of them.

Sure, the NHS struggles to cope with the demand of catering for over 60 million people, but that is mainly because it is a victim of its own success.

If you work near a hospital you can get halal food in their canteen and, if there isn't a mosque nearby, use their prayer rooms, they also hold jummah prayer there.

It is not perfect, by far, but on the whole it is not only a good thing, it is an absolutely GREAT thing. I can't think of a more Islamic practice than providing free healthcare to anyone or everyone, regardless of who they are and whether or not you know them. Muslim countries should follow in their glowing example (most don't).

I AGREE!!!

My friend went to Florida for a holiday n sprained her ankle
she had to go to the hospital with her mum because by the end of the day it was painful n the size of her head
they didnt have cash or insurane (obviously) so they couldnt leave until they paid! so her mum paid by credit card
wen they got back to england, her bill was £1600!!!!!

I LOVE the NHS
its not perfect of course, as recent govts are privatising some of its sectors every damn year, but at least I know that if I neeed medical help, it's there for me

Ya'qub wrote:

There was a Michael Moore documentary about the US health system, and one poor man had to decide which of his two missing fingers he wanted sewn back on, because he could only pay for one of them.

I saw that!

I was shocked wen they went to cuba n that woman could buy her medication for five cents, which would have cost her hundreds of dollars back home!

Ya'qub wrote:

Huh?!

Are you sure this wasn't supposed to be in the 'Good things about Britain' list?

If you get run over in Britain and are unconscious, an ambulance will race to pick you up, put you in a hospital, mend you to the best standard that modern technology can provide, and furiously search for any ID and contact any family they can find for you.

If you get run over in, for example, America (or most countries for that matter), and are unconscious, the first thing that will happen is that they will look to see if you have a health insurance card, and will only give you a could standard of care if you have already paid for it. If you are poor...you're buggered. There was a Michael Moore documentary about the US health system, and one poor man had to decide which of his two missing fingers he wanted sewn back on, because he could only pay for one of them.

Sure, the NHS struggles to cope with the demand of catering for over 60 million people, but that is mainly because it is a victim of its own success.

If you work near a hospital you can get halal food in their canteen and, if there isn't a mosque nearby, use their prayer rooms, they also hold jummah prayer there.

It is not perfect, by far, but on the whole it is not only a good thing, it is an absolutely GREAT thing. I can't think of a more Islamic practice than providing free healthcare to anyone or everyone, regardless of who they are and whether or not you know them. Muslim countries should follow in their glowing example (most don't).

i think they should i invent a law that with any drug alcohol related accident, the patient should pay themselves rather than rely on the NHS for their self-caused situation, providing it was their fault.

But wouldn't that hinder them wanting to change?

By the way, sorry Naz but I feel I have to say this.
When I first came on the Forums Naz thought that I was a girl!

Ya'qub wrote:

Huh?!
Are you sure this wasn't supposed to be in the 'Good things about Britain' list?

Nope its in the bad. I was thinking about A&E when I typed that. Once I had really bad stomach ache. When I ate it hurt, when I didnt it hurt, when I stood up it hurt, when I sat/lay down it hurt. The only time it didnt hurt was when I held my breath. I thought this is it my time has come. My life was flashing before me and I could see the light at the end of the tunnel.

After about 3 hours of agony I went down A&E and waited for 5 hours before a doctor saw me. As I went into the room I could see 4 other doctors sitting in another room having a natter! The waiting room is full of people and they are having a natter! Anyway it only turned out to be heartburn (the worst kind) but thats not the point. If I had been dyeing by the time they got round to checking me I would have been dead. The NHS never use to be bad but recently standards are declining. My hospital (Tameside) has the second highest death rates in Greater Manchester. Bolton is first.

Iram wrote:

I AGREE!!!
My friend went to Florida for a holiday n sprained her ankle
she had to go to the hospital with her mum because by the end of the day it was painful n the size of her head
they didnt have cash or insurane (obviously) so they couldnt leave until they paid! so her mum paid by credit card
wen they got back to england, her bill was £1600!!!!!
I LOVE the NHS
its not perfect of course, as recent govts are privatising some of its sectors every damn year, but at least I know that if I neeed medical help, it's there for me

Never ever make the fatal mistake of not getting travel insurance. The most I go for is a week but I ALWAYS get travel insurance coz you dont know whats gonna happen. The most it costs is like £7 and as long as you get the bare basics ie lost baggage, flight cancellation and medical expenses your sorted.

Alhumdulliah I have never been majorly ill abroad and thus have never had to make a claim on my insurance.

Sumaiya wrote:

i think they should i invent a law that with any drug alcohol related accident, the patient should pay themselves rather than rely on the NHS for their self-caused situation, providing it was their fault.

I agree. The NHS is already stretched enough and ppl who really need the help dont always get it because of scum like George best!

Courage wrote:

But wouldn't that hinder them wanting to change?

By the way, sorry Naz but I feel I have to say this.
When I first came on the Forums Naz thought that I was a girl!

Naz wrote:

Sumaiya wrote:

i think they should i invent a law that with any drug alcohol related accident, the patient should pay themselves rather than rely on the NHS for their self-caused situation, providing it was their fault.

I agree. The NHS is already stretched enough and ppl who really need the help dont always get it because of scum like George best!

Courage wrote:

But wouldn't that hinder them wanting to change?

By the way, sorry Naz but I feel I have to say this.
When I first came on the Forums Naz thought that I was a girl!

Everyone thought Naz was a geeza.

Anyhow the NHS is not 'stretched' just Lazy. We need to outsource the NHS to South Africa, or a country where the people aren't overfed and arrogant.

Nurses and Doctors are not infallible.