Should the BNP be allowed to make Party Political Broadcasts on national TV?

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Should the BNP be allowed to make Party Political Broadcasts on national TV? “Would you choose to live in a country where you were judged by your parentage? A country where your skin colour came before character? A country without choices? For the vast majority of you in here today, the answer to those questions would be “No.” Yet many of you sitting in front of me now shamelessly argue to let the British National Party make speeches on national TV to help them achieve their ultimate aim of turning our country into one just like the type in which you would choose not to live. Where all of those things could come true. “You may believe that a short, simple Party Political Broadcast would not do so much damage. Believe me, it could. The British National Party knows how to appeal to the people who would grant them votes. Unfortunately some people will take the BNP and won’t see them for what they truly are- a group of narrow-minded lazy bigots, who wish to rid this country of anybody they do not consider ‘right.’ Their speeches are tactical and convincing, and could easily sway the minds of the weaker-minded members of our community. If they were broadcast using disgusting racist language such as “Paki” or “Nigger” we would be appalled. We would not even be considering letting them place their chauvinistic views in a prime time spot on popular terrestrial stations, when our children- the future of this nation- could be watching. Yet, because they use persuasive, clever language that covers up their racist beliefs and roots, some of you say this is acceptable. This group say they want more coverage, to show people the real BNP. Yet we still WOULD NOT be seeing this. They want more exposure yet continue to hold meetings behind closed doors and keep all the details there. The
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public do not get to see the whole of this party. Yes, you may argue that this happens in all political parties and I agree with you. But Labour and the Conservatives let the media into their conferences. The British National Party does not. If they have nothing to hide, why are outsiders barred from these top-secret meetings? No, this is not conclusive evidence for something more sinister going on behind these closed doors, but if you are concerned with the future and state of this country then you will agree that it is proof enough.“I know you may disagree ...

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