People are really rather afraid that this country might be rather swamped by people with a different culture ... We are not in politics to ignore peoples' worries: we are in politics to deal with them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Politicians must address public fears about cultural changes.
- In plain terms
- Politics should address public fears.
- What can you take from it?
- Address cultural concerns directly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance safety and openness?
Another view
It conflates valid policy with irrational fear.
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