"If the country is a democracy, however, the long time residents could find themselves quickly out-voted".

Well, it's a democracy. If your unwilling to go with the flow of the majority ... then move on. Find a place/region/country that will be more acceptable to your needs beliefs or whatever.

How many people on the Mudcat were 'long time' residents of one region, or one country and moved on because they wanted or needed something better for themselves or their family, something different or maybe they just became tired of being 'long time' resident of one place and needed to refresh their soul. This is part of the human spirit and it will continue to do so ... regardless of hate and fear.

biLL .. who did move on from overcrowded Upper Canada to another region in Canada, the Maritimes. Hell, my grandson is a born Maritimer. He is the offspring of an Irishmen and of our adopted daughter, who happens to be the bioligical daughter of Islamic Kosovans ... whew, and the roadmap of his genes continue.