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Old 1st Feb 2013, 11:28
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keesje
 
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The Falklanders are totally dependent on the UK government. There's no economy that is self-sustaining by todays standards. Forget the maybe-oil-decoys.

Immigration rules to the Falklands are probably one of the most unwelcome for any non UK immigrant in existence.

I am not for or against the Argentine claims, but the UK's protection of the peoples holy rights on self determination seems cherry picked (The United Nations and Decolonization) and selective (BBC News - Mass protests as Hong Kong marks 15 years under China).

Asking these people if they want to get disconnected from the UK is like asking a drowning person if he wants to sell his life jacket. And everybody knows.

I would be pragmatic and offer all the Falklands a better house/ job somewhere in the beautiful roomy UK and make a deal for those that want to stay. The youngster move out anyway.
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