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\"PatriciaHow would you describe your identity in terms of religious belief?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t follow religion. I believe in God, but I don\u2019t go to Church. I believe, but I am not a religious person. I was never christened. My mother was half Jewish and my dad was Catholic\u2026 They were not about religion. I was never brought up in either Catholic or Jewish values.<\/p>\n

Is GB an equal and tolerant society, especially in relation to religion and belief?<\/h2>\n

Great Britain is a good country to practise all religions. We have churches, mosques, etc. I would think the UK is better than in other countries. I don\u2019t really know though\u2026<\/p>\n

Is it easy for you to live in accordance with your beliefs?<\/h2>\n

It is easy for me to live in accordance with my belief and I never feel pressurised.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about faith schools?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t think I agree with faith schools. I prefer schools without a religious ethos. They can get that outside the school. You go to school to be educated in Maths, English and all that. Not religion. The place of religion is outside where the churches and the mosques are\u2026 There are lots of different churches, aren\u2019t there? Near me there are churches for black people. So, I think education should not be religious. I don\u2019t like contraception classes for a 10 year old pupils\u2026 12 or 13 is ok\u2026 there is too much emphasis on sex. I don\u2019t believe in sexual education until you are 12 or 13.<\/p>\n

Should religious bodies be exempt from discrimination law?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t agree with bodies with a religious ethos being exempted from discrimination law. I agree with the courts\u2026 They had to put up the same sex couple. Those people had to do it despite their religious views.<\/p>\n

Is living in a democracy a positive thing?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t follow politics. I don\u2019t listen to the Government. They are all the same.<\/p>\n

Do you feel that you have a duty to vote?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t vote. What they all do is before the election, they all say \u2018they are going to do this, that\u2026\u2019 and they never do it. They just say things to get into the Government. I haven\u2019t not voted, I am 55 now, since I was 35\u2026 20 years then. I don\u2019t agree with what the Government does. I agree with David Cameron and his views about benefits\u2026 With other things I don\u2019t\u2026 disabled people have to pay the bedroom tax. So, I read about it at times, but I don\u2019t follow politics. What he does with benefits, I agree with. There are lots of people on benefits who don\u2019t go to work\u2026All political parties are exactly the same. Whoever goes in, does the same\u2026 they say what we want to hear before they get in, but then they don\u2019t do anything about it.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about bishops in the House of Lords?<\/h2>\n

I didn\u2019t know there are bishops of the Church of England in Parliament, but now I know it, I can\u2019t really understand why they are there\u2026 I don\u2019t agree with them being there. Simple.<\/p>\n

Should judges have powers to overrule Parliament?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t trust judges. I think the judges\u2026 I don\u2019t really understand this. If someone goes to court and gets sentenced, right, I don\u2019t really know\u2026 I think the judiciary should be more mixed. However, I know nothing about the judges, but I have never been to the court\u2026 So, all I know is what I have seen on TV.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about the devolution?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t know about devolution. I don\u2019t really follow politics. I watch TV every now and then, but I don\u2019t really sit down to watch the news.<\/p>\n

Do you feel that our leaders represent the population as a whole?<\/h2>\n

We shouldn\u2019t have an official Church. Times have changed\u2026 but I like the Royal Family. I watch them now and then on TV and what I like is\u2026 people say they don\u2019t do anything, but they do. They do a lot. I know they get a lot of money, but they work. For instance, Diana\u2019s son works for the army.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t feel represented by politicians. I feel detached from them. I feel more connected with the Royal Family and I feel very proud of them. It is because she is the Queen. I don\u2019t know what is going to happen with Charles\u2026 He is changing, the Royal Family is changing.<\/p>\n

Do we have a good system for holding powerful people to account?<\/h2>\n

I think people commit crimes and they get away with it. We need more powers to do more things.
I trust the police. They cannot come to your house, unless they have a warrant\u2026 I think the police should have more powers. I trust the police more than I trust the judges and the politicians are at the very bottom<\/p>\n

Have you ever campaigned on an issue?<\/h2>\n

I have never contacted my MP. I have never had any need to demonstrate, write to my MP, nobody has ever asked me to sign a petition\u2026 to say the truth I don\u2019t come to Manchester much\u2026 if I were asked to sign a petition to build a hospital and things like that, I would be ok.<\/p>\n

Is it important to you to act within State law?<\/h2>\n

I would never ever break the law. I cannot think of a hypothetical situation breaking the law. I could never do that. I would never ever break the law. I wouldn\u2019t because I haven\u2019t been brought up that way. I have never ever been in trouble and I don\u2019t want to be.
I believe that speed limits are very important\u2026 I don\u2019t think even one drink is acceptable. I don\u2019t agree with having to pay prescriptions. I know they don\u2019t have to pay them in Wales.<\/p>\n

Are there any changes which you would like to see to the legal system?<\/h2>\n

I am actually very happy with the legal system. I respect it and I never break it.<\/p>\n

Do you believe that you should speak up for the vulnerable?<\/h2>\n

I would speak on behalf of the weak and the vulnerable of our society. If I saw something unfair, I would try to do something. I have never done it, but I would probably do it.<\/p>\n

Is the Rule of Law applied equally? Do some people experience preferential or prejudicial treatment?<\/h2>\n

I don\u2019t think everybody is treated equally. I cannot think of any particular group which is treated worse\u2026 people who come from a wealthy background are treated better.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about the increase in police powers in recent years?<\/h2>\n

I would like to see an increase of powers for the police. I don\u2019t feel threatened, but they should have more powers to be able to respond\u2026when all the riots happened. They need more powers.<\/p>\n

Is there anything else you would like to add?<\/h2>\n

I think the UK is losing its identity as a country. I don\u2019t mean it in a racist manner. Sometimes I feel like a foreigner in my own country. I have a friend who cannot get a job, because of all the people coming here\u2026 It is not here. She has been born in this country. This explains why UKIP grows\u2026 They need to do something about it. Whether or not they do it is a different matter\u2026 That is why I don\u2019t vote and one vote won\u2019t make any difference.<\/p>\n

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Pat Travis works in a bus caf\u00e9 in the heart of Manchester encountering a wide range of interesting customers in a vibrant setting.<\/p>\n

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