Listening to all the boo hoo's on the whole Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Monachy, the Government and the state of the Country and its economy, just brings me to reflect on a few things on what it means to me to be British and why I am very proud to be British and all the priviledges that we enjoy as a result:
- Freedom of Speech
- Human Rights
- It IS legal for women to drive in UK and elsewhere (Unlike in Saudi Arabia)
- Women's Rights
- The right to vote
- That in the UK we are not subjected to male or female genital mutilation
- The right of passage to many countries in the world without visa's or undue restrictions
- Access to paid work
- Workplace conditions, by legislation
- Employment law
- Access to services and utilities
- Right to an education
- Right to healthcare
Need I go on! So, when I hear some of the wingeing currently going around due to the Diamond Jubilee and the monachy, please just take a moment to reflect and consider exactly what we have in this country and the priviledges we are entitled to without having to n
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