DHH's "As I Remember London"
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- #diversity
- #immigration
- #nationalism
- David Heinemeier Hansson's blog post critiques London's demographic changes, comparing it unfavorably to Copenhagen's ethnic homogeneity.
- The author counters by highlighting London's historical and global significance, arguing diversity is intrinsic to its identity.
- Discusses the problematic notion of 'native Brits,' pointing out Britain's long history of immigration and cultural mixing.
- Compares Denmark's social policies and attitudes towards taxation and public services with those of the UK, noting higher inequality in Britain.
- Critiques the portrayal of Tommy Robinson's march, linking it to far-right extremism and historical nationalist movements in the UK.
- Addresses concerns over immigration and asylum seekers with statistical analysis, showing their minimal impact on the UK's population and budget.
- Debates the UK's approach to free speech and censorship, referencing arrests for online speech and the balance between regulation and freedom.
- Examines the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal, emphasizing the importance of not racializing criminal behavior.
- Criticizes the use of 'demographic replacement' rhetoric, associating it with far-right conspiracy theories.
- Concludes by rejecting the normalization of nationalist and xenophobic language, warning against the creep of far-right extremism in the UK.