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Originally Posted by gynn
David Cameron is an intelligent man, so presumably he can see what a nonsense his comments about Falkland Islanders determining their own destiny are, because all the pro Argentine residents were expelled from the islands in the 19th century. Its like taking a vote on Blackburn's player of the year at Turf Moor.
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From what I can gather there wasn't an established Argentinian presence on the island when we took it over - just a bunch of vagabonds and pirates. Secondly, as the present population have been established there for 180 years, I would say that Cameron's correct that they have a right to determine their own destiny. If we follow your historical precedent, then presumably, the majority of Argentinians have no right to determine their own destiny, as their forefathers robbed the land from the indigenous population when they colonised the country.
Even the Guardian supports the right of the islanders to determine their own destiny. I reckon you and your mate, Cristina are out on your own on this one!