Attitude Quote by Jeremy Hardy
“I feel that our attitude to our borders is wrong; it's the first time that an awful lot of people think you can and should just close your border and remain in this splendid isolation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2005
Closing borders isolates societies and is a misguided response to fear.
In simple terms: Border closures create isolation.
Seek open, cooperative borders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- immigration policy
- trade agreements
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of isolation?
- How can borders be both safe and open?
Security concerns can make borders necessary.