Rapid immigration could result in violence according to Lord Carey

Controversy continues to grow regarding the viability of new immigration programs.  Lord Carey who is in favor of a policy that would function on a "one in, one out" basis warns of the potential dangers of immigration.  He notes that large numbers of migrants head to the UK each year with the majority of them ending up in Britain. 

Carey said "For years it has been impossible to question the wisdom of large-scale immigration without being branded a racist'. This lack of respect for others' views has suffocated healthy debate while providing grist for extremists." 

"With a turnover of a million people in one year, no wonder many people sense that the glue that binds our society together is weakening.  It takes time for people of different cultures to get accustomed to each others' ways and, regrettably, not all newcomers are committed to integration. Some are not even sure about the democratic values that are the very foundation of our society," Carey added.

While Carey does note the importance of some migrants working in the UK he feels that the overall number allowed to enter into Britain must be controlled.  This will also help to ease current pressure on public services such as schools.

Carey also added that "There is deep visceral distress, bordering on anger, among many British people of all colors concerning migration. We have seen how this can spill over into violence in European countries such as France, the Netherlands and Denmark. It would be arrogant to assume that this could never happen in Britain. We must turn a potential crisis into a creative approach that deepens our sense of community and nationhood."