Below is the full list of
open-ended responses to the question:
'The new Assembly has the
potential to shape the future for our society. Please use the space
below to say what sort of society you want Northern ireland to be
in the future.'
NB: Square brackets indicate where the text was edited for grammatical
reasons. A number in parentheses indicates how many respondents
gave a particular response.
A "more happy"
NI, so to speak. I know that there is not a lot of unhappiness in
NI but I feel that people should be made more aware of the level
of homelessness that actually is here and also I feel that the situation
about the transfer test should be deeply thought about. Is it a
good idea to get rid of it?
A better place
for young people
A better place
to live in, and a safer environment. There should be more facilities
for the young and old.
A British, peaceful
society
A caring society
where no-one should have to live with being discriminated against
or their lives being made unnecessarily hard
A classless,
free society
A clean happy
place to live in where houses and accommodation are affordable instead
of young people living in a life of loans
A clean safe
environment for all the people of NI
A cleaner and
more welcoming society where you are not judged by your race, religion
etc.
A close co-operative
society
A community
spirit, less segregation between Catholics and Protestants and to
see us all live as one to the best of our ability
A cool one
A cross-community
society and a peaceful one and an anti-crime one.
A diverse society
devoid of prejudice and judgement
A drug free,
safe, non discrimination based society
A fair and equal
society in which everybody has a role and motivation
A fair and just
place where all people can live together
A fair and open
society with no divides or boundaries
A fair one where
you don't get things just because of who you know in Sinn Fein or
DUP! Young people should be a priority as we are the future
A fair one which
will not be seen as lesser that the rest of the UK
A fair society
with little violence, discrimination or inequalities. We need to
build a new reputation for Belfast, now we have the chance to.
A fairer society,
the law may "stop" people from being discriminated against for e.g.
jobs, but people themselves still judge others on the colour of
their skin or how rich they are or where they come from
A friendly and
peaceful place
A friendly environment.
A multi-cultural society
A friendly society
where people can show their religion and not be discriminated against
for it. Also more activities for young people to participate in
A future where
you can go out after 9pm and not have to worry about getting attacked
A good healthy,
no racism, no murders and a friendly society
A happy peaceful
community where you can travel anywhere without being hassled
A happy relaxed
country. No racism and everyone will get on with each other
A happy society
but in order to make this work we need a settled and clean society
A happy society
where everyone is accepted for who they are and no one has to worry
about money or crime
A happy society
where everyone lives in happiness together, no discrimination or
racism
A higher tourist
level; greater activities for foreigners, more tourist attractions.
A clamp down on racial discrimination
A just society
with full implication of civil rights, regardless of what community
you belong to. Keeping in mind that little or no violence should
be caused. We should all follow the same rights and obligations.
A kind and friendly
society and no more fighting
A kind welcoming
society
A less sectarian
Northern Ireland with more cross community activities for children
from a young age so it reduces violence
A less violent
area, a friendly place. More police worrying about bigger crimes
rather than small crimes
A mixed community
of all races. A peaceful reunited Ireland
A modern society
where things in the past can be left in the past
A more peaceful
community, as in no divides between Protestants and Catholics, e.g.
all schools made to be integrated so people are more open-minded
A more popular
tourist destination, a nice place to live and providing all essential
requirements for foreigners and more laws to protect them against
discrimination.
A more safer
environment for everyone in your area. An environment where people
can appreciate each other and without violence.
A more secure
place to live. Equal rights, no matter what age, race etc.
A more together
society, rather than having areas where Catholics live and areas
where Protestants live. Have more mixed areas. It just starts trouble
A multicultural
society built on respect and tolerance. A society free of hatred
and discrimination. An all inclusive society, one in which all feel
proud to play an active part within
A multicultural
society where people are at least tolerant of others.
A multicultural
society, a safe society, a society that listens to the needs of
all its people
A NI where Catholics
and Protestants live in peace
A NI where everyone
can live in peace with no difference made because of who they are
A nice safe
place for children to play and for elderly people to go out for
a walk. More neighbourhood watches to keep the areas safer
A non-sectarian,
mature, safe society
A peaceful and
happy place, where Catholics and Protestants can work side by side
A peaceful and
harmonious society admired throughout the world making our city
and country a place for all to want to come and visit
A peaceful and
integrated society
A peaceful and
productive NI that will provide work for years to come
A peaceful and
productive society, in which people of all religions and races can
live successfully amongst each other.
A peaceful country
where people of the same religion can live alongside each other.
In addition I would like to see businesses in NI thrive.
A peaceful NI
and for NI to stay as NI and not to become part of Ireland
A peaceful one,
much like the one nowadays, I enjoy living here.
A peaceful one,
where there is no more tension between the two communities and all
past events are forgotten
A peaceful place
to live in with less crime and violence on the streets
A peaceful place
with very little violence and less segregated areas
A peaceful society
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A peaceful society
where people aren't judged by religion, race etc and where people
aren't divided by religion
A peaceful society
where young people can be taken as seriously as adults. People could
feel safe to walk down any road without feeling threatened or in
danger.
A peaceful society
which does not always go back to the troubles. Foreign workers to
be given good, safe housing and paid the same as everybody else.
All schools to be integrated so that Catholic and Protestant children
will get educated together
A peaceful society
with a high standard of living
A peaceful society
with career opportunities and with more tourism so that I can be
proud of my society
A peaceful society,
where both religions can mix and play opposite religion sports and
don't be discriminated against because of this
A peaceful,
happy place where everyone feels welcome, wanted and safe
A peaceful,
happy society with good cross-community relations.
A peaceful,
prosperous, fair society
A place that
just because of your religion does not mean that you should be discriminated
against
A place to live
where the Protestants and Catholics be treated equally
A place where
all religions can live without conflict
A place where
every time you turn on the news you don't hear about a sectarian
attack, on either Catholic or Protestant, or even an attack on a
person of a different race.
A place where
money is nothing to worry about and everyone can meet their basic
needs
A place where
people can feel safe and secure with a good sense of community spirit,
regardless of age, gender, race, religion etc.
A place where
people can live happily if not together then separately but with
no fighting
A place where
people old and young can go about their everyday lives without fear
for themselves, their family and their possessions from groups who
show a lack of respect to authority and the law. A society where
the punishment suits the crime
A place where
we will not have to have police at every event like a march or festival
A place where
young people can grow and develop in a safe society free from the
problems associated with drug abuse, religious and racial discrimination
and a decrease in incidents of suicide and child abuse.
A place with
a better reputation than its current standing. Somewhere people
can be that bit prouder to say "I'm from there"
A positive society,
with Catholics and Protestants living and working together without
any sectarian tension or violence. More respect should be given
for our different cultures and more emphasis should be given to
the things that bring us together, not draw us apart
A prosperous
society with more tolerance. One that we can be proud of
A safe and clean
environment for children to grow up in
A safe and clean
environment that children can be brought up in. No more arguments
or fights over religion, race etc. Hopefully for the society not
to be divided by a bridge or flags. For there to be integration
in estates between Protestants and Catholics
A safe approachable,
generous and helping society
A safe friendly
society
A safe place
for children and teenagers to spend time outside in the evenings
with friends
A safe place
to be after going out i.e. when travelling home very often you find
yourself in the position where you could be in a fight.
A safe society
for everyone to be happy living in, one where everyone gets along
and there is no fighting. Where children can go out into the street
and play without being attacked.
A safe society
where people aren't ever afraid to leave their homes or say something
out of place
A safe society
where people do not live in fear and where people are happy and
can get jobs in order to support their families. Also people that
graduated from university should be able to get a job that they
have just done a degree for.
A safe society
with a lower crime rate and less racism and peace between Catholics
and Protestants
A safe, non-sectarian
community which I know that in the future my children will be safe
and happy and that they won't see the "troubles" that past generations
have had to see
A safer society
to live in with Protestant and Catholics and other religious and
ethnic groups living along side each other. A society where there
is more understanding of ethnic minorities and other minorities
A society free
from tribal politics and sectarianism. The government should do
more to regulate the economy and improve the health and educational
institutions in NI, rather than having petty squabbles over the
past and NI's position in relation to the UK
A society free
of fighting and discrimination, where Catholics and Protestants
can get along and also no attacks on people just because they are
different e.g.. Polish worker
A society free
of sectarianism where both Protestants and Catholics can live without
discomfort about the area in which they live. A society free of
racism. A society in which people feel life is more affordable,
without the strains of poverty
A society in
which everyone can live together regardless of their religion, race
or social status and where nobody is discriminated against because
of their background and who they are
A society of
equal rights, where no areas are "no-go" zones for certain religious
backgrounds
A society of
respect for each and every individual, no matter what their circumstances
A society that
accepts people for who they are and does not discriminate against
each other. A society that welcomes people into their community
so that they can live in peace.
A society that
anyone can feel safe in, a society that doesn't tolerate any illegal
drugs
A society that
brings NI up to standard with the rest of the UK. On issues such
as sports facilities which NI has a limited supply of. Schools that
are not for only one religious group or for those who can pay a
large annual fee. A society that breaks the boundaries between catholics
and protestants and work together to make NI independent
A society that
can assure jobs for local people because all the industries are
closing to go to foreign countries for cheaper labour
A society that
people from all different backgrounds and ethnic groups feel safe
and accepted. A sustainable country that values and protects its
resources.
A society that
people get along with each other because of their personality rather
than their background
A society that
we can be proud of. That people around the world know us for instead
of just the troubles. I want sectarianism to be crushed. It's a
horrible thing
A society that
will prosper without an extreme emphasis on religion.
A society that
works together and for the violence to stop
A society where
all ethnic groups can work together without racism. Better health
care i.e. less waiting lists for operations etc. No children living
in poverty - as we are a MEDC and should be no poverty
A society where
any minority can walk through Belfast without having the whole city
glaring at them
A society where
everybody is mixed
A society where
everyone has equal rights, and we are all living in a safe and clean
environment where we are all environmentally friendly and there
is no sectarianism
A society where
everyone is treated the same as everyone else no matter what or
who they are
A society where
people are equal, one in which there is no conflict and where all
ethnic groups are accepted
A society where
people aren't bullied physically or mentally because of their beliefs
A society where
Protestants and Catholics can live together in peace. Equality for
everyone whatever their race or religion , rich or poor.
A society where
race or religion doesn't matter and free from paramilitary organisations
and where people from NI have their own identity, i.e. Northern
Irish passports.
A society where
the communities can live together with no resentment. Everyone equal.
A society where
there is enough jobs for young people and a better economy
A society where
you can go anywhere where there is no sectarianism and the space
of freedom. A society with more policing patrols around areas that
are flash-points and "unsafe" areas that were like this before the
PSNI was formed
A society which
is clean from pollution, abuse and all types of poverty
A society which
is tolerant and respectful of all people no matter what they believe
or who they are. That all people should have the same access to
health care and education. Less poverty, more equal society. A society
that looks after and cares about the environment.
A society which
shows respect and equality for everyone.
A society who
knows how to answer a question like this. All I can say is I want
to know I'll not be in high debt in a few years when attending college
A society with
lots more to do and a safer place to live in.
A society with
no conflict or fighting, where everyone gets along and everyone
is treated equally. Where young people's views and opinions actually
count
A society with
no racial discrimination or sectarian discrimination who's country
is open to people of any religion/background or colour
A society without
small mindedness, political correctness or bigotry that focuses
on the future rather than the past. A society without abortion on
any grounds.
A stable community,
with a solid health and education system with high numbers of police
on the streets.
A sustainable
society with more local produce and fair trade. A society where
everyone is in peace and has employment. More opportunities for
young people as well as helping our current ethnic minorities
A united society
A well-run,
peaceful place
All religions
should be able to live together in harmony
An accepting
society with no friction or hatred between different groups e.g.
Religions, race, ability etc.
An all-rounded
community living under equality without discrimination of any kind
nor poverty
An equal society
An equal society
in all ways
An equal society
where everyone has a chance to live in a safe and better way of
life
An equal society
where people of different races can live together in peace. With
no poverty
An equal society
where there is no discrimination and very little crime. Everyone
should be treated as equals
An equal society
with fair rights and good opportunities for everyone
An important
society is a safe, trouble free one. Excluding sectarianism is important
for NI. Promoting our country will bring more tourists
An open and
welcoming society
As a Christian
I feel our society should be shaped according to God's law. A lot
of work is already being done in NI to improve community relations.
As a young person
I would like peace. Children of both Catholic and Protestant to
mix at a younger age and let everyone follow their own traditions
At the minute
hopefully a place where Catholics and Protestants can communicate
and participate and no silly quarrels. A place where going to university
will not be as expensive and hard to get into, a place where there
is finally peace. A place where tourists can enjoy but at the minute
Ireland needs to take ideas from Germany about cleanliness and use
renewable energy more.
Because I was
involved in cross community projects previous to this, I would like
us to live in peace together. There should be opportunities for
children and adults to bond with others. There should also be more
mixed housing estates etc.
Better employment
prospects, lower transport costs, more choices of courses in further
education
Better for everyone
Better housing
for people, especially disabled people
Catholic and
Protestants live near each other without fighting. No-one discriminating
coloured people
Catholics and
Protestants to live and work as one community
Change the country's
name, I'm sick of people thinking this is the north of Ireland when
its Northern Ireland. Different country.
Clean, peaceful,
low crime rate
Clean, safe,
free of crime and discrimination. Freedom to walk where we want,
live where we want and worship without interference
Continue to
be part of the UK, loads of job opportunities
Cool
Education system
which offers a wide range of subjects to cater for all children,
with consideration for different abilities and limitations. A safe
and secure society, free from paramilitary influence and no more
territorial disputes
Equal and inclusive
Equal rights
between nationalist and loyalist in the NI assembly. Loyalist paramilitaries
decommissioning
Equal rights
for all people e.g. black, white, fat, thin, old, young and disabled
plus the rich and poor
Equal rights
for all people. To be able to go anywhere without feeling intimidated
by flags and bunting etc.
Equal rights
for everyone. No more sectarianism. More opportunities for everyone
Equal rights,
prosperous society
Equal, prosperous,
look after the vulnerable
Everybody should
be equal, no one should be better off than others
Everybody to
get on well with each other
Everyone has
equal rights and the freedom of speech
Everyone is
equal, do more to prevent sectarianism. More financial aid to help
younger people pursue the careers they want
Everyone is
equal, no one feels small or discriminated against. Safe place to
live and everyone feels secure. But immigration should not be as
big as it is now.
Everyone should
wise up and get along with each other
Fair chances
for all members of the community. More help for students
Fair, equal
society with more benefits for the less well off. I would also like
schools to be less divided with more integrated schools. Especially
focus on the balance of Catholic and Protestants. I don't think
we should learn separately
Feel safe. Jobs
available. Happy community. No money for no work i.e. people on
the dole should contribute to their community
For all to live
in peace, with no fighting between Catholics and Protestants. There
should be more things to do for teenagers on school holidays as
well
For everybody
to live in peace
For everyone
to have an equal say
For everyone
to have enough money to be happy and comfortable
For our society
it should be equal and there should be more help for families who
suffer poverty
For people of
any ethnic group to get on with each other
For people's
religion not to stand in the way of everyone getting on
For society
to be more helpful towards young people starting out in housing
etc.
For the future
the NI assembly should base their issues of discussion on the state
of NI's housing. There is not enough being done to prevent poor
families from living in squalor in an overcrowded housing estate.
Also they should discuss the impact that integrated schools have
on children.
Free of poverty.
A happy, peaceful and contented society
Friendlier,
calmer, safer etc.
Friendly, equal,
intolerance free
Friendly, good
opportunities for young people, crime free
Functional with
no violence or fighting among communities
Get rid of hatred
between Catholics and Protestants
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Happy, healthy,
honest, prosperous, respect for each others, high moral and spiritual
values
Happy, peaceful.
No fighting.
Happy. Everybody
gets on with everyone. Enjoyable.
Have a society
where young adults have a say on laws that are going to affect them
in the future e.g. education, jobs
Hello, I would
enjoy an equal society where we are all given equal chances and
not be judged as often as we are.
I believe it
should be one of equality for all, young and old, rich and poor,
white or other. The assembly should work together in order to provide
a more satisfactory society for all to benefit from.
I believe NI
should be a friendly, safe society. One in which people of all races,
religions etc. can grow, develop and work together in harmony without
the fear of discrimination and sectarianism
I believe that
the ideal society for the future of NI would be one in which every
person feels safe to walk the streets, every child who shows ability,
despite their financial background, gets a chance to experience
a good quality education and where each persons religious beliefs
are respected without dispute
I believe the
majority of people will want a peaceful society without sectarianism
or any form of discrimination
I believe the
new assembly should propose more cross community projects. There
projects reflect a very positive atmosphere and help to erase our
memories of NI's troubled past
I don't want
childhood abuse in NI and I think underage drinking and smoking
should be tackled seriously in the future. Childhood poverty should
also be stopped
I feel NI should
be a tolerant, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan society, combating racism
and discrimination with emphasis on education for all, regardless
of race or religious background. This should include a just legal
system and policing system
I feel that
no amount of proposals or so called "promises" from the NI government
will have an effect on the state NI is currently in. In the future
there may be minor changes but I can't visualise a much better NI
I imagine a
society that followed the bible's standards fully would be an ideal
one
I personally
believe that NI has the potential to be a place of natural beauty
and also a place of modern beauty as long as we all work together
to achieve this goal
I think NI should
be a place where people respect each other. Protestant or Catholic
we should respect each other's traditions and beliefs. Everybody
should be treated the same and have the same opportunities
I think NI should
be an interdependent society where we all work and exist together
to provide the highest living standards possible. I think NI should
be shaped into an equal society, where all people regardless of
background, colour, religion or race can live side by side and without
having to live in fear of being harassed from their homes or jobs
I think NI should
have a lot less sectarianism so I want NI to be a peaceful country
I think NI's
society should still be more peaceful about the different religions
and people from other ethnic groups should be accepted more easily
I think our society should be mixed and at the same time everyone
should be treated as equal and treated fairly. Everyone should have
someone to turn to.
I think that
NI should have a society in which everybody is treated fairly and
equally, no matter what race or religion that people are, where
people are kind to each other, without crime and vandalism so that
the world would be a more peaceful place.
I think that
Northern Ireland could be a better, safer and more enjoyable place
to live if everyone had to get on with each other. If there was
a harder punishment for the type of behaviour we see today as in
social and physical abuse from narrow-minded people
I think that
there should be more awareness of the effects of bullying, drugs
and underage drinking. Also I think that Catholic and Protestant
communities should be able to get along and walk through any areas
in NI without getting shouted at for it.
I think the
society and the future of NI and UK is becoming so "politically
correct" it is ironically inhibiting the freedom of its inhabitants
I think there
should be a society where people are not judged on their race or
beliefs or even the clothes they wear
I think there
should be more support to stop constant arguments between sectarian
groups, so having more integrated schools would help
I think they
should accept the diversity that societies are becoming and be able
to welcome the change and move with the times
I think we need
to get guns and thugs off the streets making it safe again
I want a fair,
peaceful society in which people of all ages, races and religions
are free to walk anywhere, anytime of day, without fear of being
attacked in any way. An environmentally friendly society is very
important which uses renewable energy. Cutting down on litter is
essential and all animals and their habitats need to be protected.
I want a NI
society free from poverty and violence where everyone from different
races and cultures can live peacefully together. I would also like
a more prosperous economy in NI
I want a society
in which people are not judged by their religion or race.
I want a society
where Catholics and Protestants can walk past each other without
words or fists being exchanged
I want everyone
here to be happy, successful, focused and I do want NI to remain
part of the UK
I want everyone
to be treated equally, the standard of services such as public transport
or healthcare to be increased and for the country to be more ethnically
diverse
I want it to
be a more fair, equal and integrated society where age, gender,
race and social standing do not matter.
I want it to
be a peaceful and helpful society with Protestants and Catholics
working together as a country instead of this crack in the land
that appears to be separating us and causing severe hatred
I want it to
be a safe society. Currently in [my hometown] many residents including
my own grandmother have been targeted by drunken youths that are
coming out of a night club around the corner, urinating and damaging
their property. My grandmother's window has been smashed and her
back wall has had slabs pulled off it. They are mostly elderly residents
in that area and I wish to see the police have a more positive role
in tackling unacceptable behaviour in our town/city. Also I wish
to see a stop on sectarian attacks in all communities in NI.
I want NI to
be a clean tidy town where people from every race, religion of any
form could come out of their homes without being threatened or beat
up. I hope they change it because this city is how many deaths has
structed by knives or drink
I want NI to
be a peaceful secure and safe place to live where people can get
on and move on from past troubles
I want NI to
be a place of peace and harmony. For NI to leave its troubled past
behind so people will forget about all the previous conflict and
everyone will work together as a whole in hope for a happier future
for our children and a thriving economy
I want NI to
be a place where everyone, regardless of race, religion, sexuality
or financial standing can feel proud to be an NI citizen. They should
be able to be who they are without having to fear anything
I want NI to
be a place where people of different races, ages and stereotypes
can get along together without being discriminated against
I want NI to
be a place where young people are not discriminated against for
having a hood up. I also want the 50/50 thing to join the police
should be done away with, it should be the best suited for the job
that gets in not your religion.
I want NI to
be a poverty free country and no fighting wars with other countries
as a lot of children get scared
I want NI to
be a safe environment for both the young and old generations
I want NI to
be a secure happy place to live in for all races. Where everybody
can live comfortably and have all their basic needs catered for.
I would like there to be more stuff for teenagers to do, as there
is currently nothing in my area and many my age hang about in the
street.
I want NI to
be a society that involves peace between communities and active
peace, that includes schemes set up to encourage relations between
communities. People should be allowed to express their views on
matters that involve them, without worrying
I want NI to
be a society where everyone is treated equal even if they're poor
or a different race or a certain age.
I want NI to
be a society where people are not afraid to walk down the street
alone without feeling degraded, be it because of race, religion,
sexuality or anything else that makes them a minority
I want NI to
be a society with equal rights for everyone, much less or no child
poverty and lower levels of unemployment.
I want NI to
be a united society
I want NI to
be more accepting. To not hate people for their religion, race,
sexual orientation etc. Children should be taught this from a young
age.
I want NI to
be peaceful and I would like to be able to walk over the town in
ANY football top (Rangers) without thinking I will get attacked
I want NI to
be seen as a less violent place. I want better relations between
religions in NI
I want NI to
be in favour of equality. This will only work if young people improve
their attitude as discrimination is still going on whether the assemble
decide to recognise it or not, it is still a high factor in society
today
I want NI's
society to be fair and to realise what is really happening in NI
and to stop wasting time on things that don't matter and to really
make a difference
I want our society
to be involved more with the Republic, even to be "all Ireland"
again. I want poverty in NI to be cut out completely
I want society
to be safer. I don't want my sister to grow up and be scared of
going out because she might get verbal abuse for being a girl or
for being Catholic. I don't want to walk down streets with my guard
up because union jacks are hung up.
I want the society
in NI to be a caring, loving, non-sectarian, non-violent, non-racist
society in which there is less poverty, less children born to teenage
mothers, less binge drinking and drug taking amongst teenagers and
adults alike.
I want the society
in NI to be an intelligent, pleasant and productive society
I want the society
to be peaceful and friendly. It would be a much easier place to
live in
I want there
to be no sectarian fighting at all and no one will be discriminated
against because of religion or anything
I want there
to be peace between communities or at least understanding
I want to be
able to go out on the streets without having to look over my shoulder
and worry about being raped, mugged or kidnapped. I want the citizens
to feel safe and secure in their homes and for them not to be afraid
of saying what's on their minds.
I want to see
a fairer equitable society which values individual rights and responsibilities.
I wish NI can
be a better place to live and live a happier life without Catholics
and Protestants fighting e.g. stabbing, shooting
I wish NI to
be a country where many different communities can live as one, with
equal rights and opportunities. A place where the people in charge
are of a neutral understanding of politics and religion
I would hope
that in a few years time I would be living in a United Ireland,
which is more economically beneficial to the people. For Protestant
and Catholics to live together, respecting each others view and
opinions
I would like
"the troubles" to be put behind us and everyone to be accepted into
communities. I would like the PSNI to continue to improve their
work. I would like something more to be done to prevent teen/young
adult suicides
I would like
a fair and equal society in NI. I wish that Catholics and Protestants
would get on a lot better than in today's society
I would like
a peaceful society with less assaults on young people at night
I would like
a peaceful society without fighting and poverty
I would like
a peaceful society, more job opportunities
I would like
a society in which everyone is treated as equal, where people aren't
discriminated against just because they look different/are different
to others. Where people go out and earn their money instead of living
off people who do work and a society where pensioners are better
looked after.
I would like
a society in which people are free from persecution, a society that
helps those who need it most and one in which religion does not
dominate politics and beliefs
I would like
a society in which there are equal opportunities for everyone and
where religion is no longer an issue. I would like to see the whole
population working to achieve a better future. The friendliness
of the people and character of the country
I would like
a society that is free from discrimination of people who are from
ethnic groups and stop sectarianism between Catholics and Protestants
I would like
a society where people are not judged by their appearances, religion
or financial situation but judged by their morals, their criminal
record. I would like a just judicial system where criminals are
punished as they deserve and for honesty in politics, it should
be essential.
I would like
a society where there is no prejudice against people with different
race or religion. Everyone should be treated equally
I would like
everyone to get along and not be so nasty to one another, and not
to discriminate on what they look like
I would like
everyone to get on. Everyone to live together instead of people
living in different places. E.g.. Catholics and Protestants living
in the same area.
I would like
everyone to stop fighting, prejudice and sectarianism to end and
for NI to be a safer place
I would like
for NI to be a healthy society, so there would be no discrimination
between religion especially and the race of people. Also clean and
no homeless children
I would like
for people to be accepted for whom they are not for what they own.
That everyone is equal and no one is above anyone else even if they
have an important job
I would like
in NI to be peaceful and live in no fear
I would like
it if people wouldn't discriminate against each other. We are all
equal and I would like people to understand this.
I would like
it to be a place where you could walk anywhere and not be discriminated
against because of religion
I would like
it to be a society that isn't divided by prejudice
I would like
NI in the future to be a place where everyone has the same opportunities
for education and also that we wouldn't have to worry about what
t shirt we are wearing when walking through certain areas and that
we could accept other cultures
I would like
NI to be a country free of sectarianism, discrimination and racism.
I would like it to be a society where people are not afraid to leave
their homes
I would like
NI to be a peaceful and happy place where people can get along with
each other and not be discriminated against because of the clothes
they wear or the community they live in
I would like
NI to be a place in which you shouldn't be afraid to go places such
as not being afraid of kidnappers and gun crime
I would like
NI to be a place where children are able to walk the streets without
getting killed or snatched. Where different races and religions
can walk down the street without abuse being hurled at them just
because they may be different to some people
I would like
NI to be a safe and supportive country, that provides opportunities
for people of all ages.
I would like
NI to be a safer place and not as many foreign workers coming in
I would like
NI to be a society of complete equality especially within schools
and workplaces. I also feel that workplaces and schools should be
monitored more closely to ensure the laws concerning equality are
kept in place.
I would like
NI to be a society of equal rights and for there to be no sectarianism
within communities
I would like
NI to be a society that does not contain fighting with the other
religion and no racism
I would like
NI to be a totally mixed society with equal opportunities for everyone
I would like
NI to be a well integrated society with mixed communities and schools,
and more understanding of different religions and cultures.
I would like
NI to be a worry free community, where Catholics and Protestants
can live in peace.
I would like
NI to be an equal society where everyone is treated as equals
I would like
NI to be free of race, bullying, sexual discrimination, child abuse
and a lot more. It's not fair that people are treated different
because of this
I would like
NI to be less focussed on separating people of different religions
and bring them closer together. I would also like NI to try to develop
things for young people do to in their leisure time i.e. a theme
park
I would like
NI to be less racist and for more multi cultural communities to
get along and less discrimination
I would like
NI to be more accepting of others with different religions and race
I would like
NI to have a close society where there are less problems and people
help each other.
I would like
NI's society to be free of discrimination against religion and for
everyone to be given equal opportunities
I would like
Northern Ireland to be a society where everyone is accepted for
the person that they are. Everyone should be able to have their
own culture and national identity without being judged for it. All
young people should have the opportuniy to pursue their dreams and
to do whatever they want in life.
I would like
people who were born in NI to have priority over people from other
countries who have immigrated to Britain, when it comes to issues
such as employment and housing
I would like
religion to be a thing of the past. There would be no fighting because
we would be friends
I would like
society to be a place where people of all backgrounds, religion
and walks of life are to be treated equally and given the same opportunities
in education and careers. Also a cleaner society
I would like
society to be safe for children and adults. Also to be free from
drugs and paramilitaries as these cause fights and deaths
I would like
the society in NI to be one where you are not judged by your race
or religious background, one that is not separated by sectarian
hatred
I would like
there to be more peace in more communities where Protestants and
Catholics live together, for example no flags on the twelfth or
marches where Catholics live. People should be free to walk down
their street without getting abuse for being Catholic
I would like
to live in a country with peace. Better jobs with better pay, equal
pay for women. More things for teenagers. Local hospitals reopened.
I would like
to live in a non-religious society. Example where Protestant and
Catholic doesn't matter
I would like
to live in a peaceful, fair society where all kinds of people are
treated the same
I would like
to live in a society where everyone can live together without fighting
or awkwardness between groups of people. I would like our leader
to be the first to set a good example
I would like
to live in a society where you didn't have to hide whether you're
Protestant or Catholic in certain areas. This is just not going
to happen though as the members of the NI assembly have sectarian
beliefs themselves. If we become a United Ireland (which could well
happen) all hell will break loose. I don't want that.
I would like
to see a society in which everyone is treated equal and where no
person has to live in fear
I would like
to see a society with no sectarianism, racism or bullying. Harsher
penalties for law breakers. Co-operation with Gardai in border areas
I would like
to see an inclusive society for everybody
I would like
to see NI come together as one and stop sectarianism and racial
abuse etc. At the end of the day we all live in the same place and
all have to suffer
I would like
to see no poverty and Catholics and Protestants joined together
in the community
I would like
to see the country in peace and able to live along side each without
the fighting because they are black or different religion. I also
would like to see more laws for animal protection
I would like
to see the future NI society to be peaceful. Cleaner society with
everyone getting along, more things for young people to do and better
transport
I would love
NI to be sectarian free, for all types of abuse on humans and any
living thing to be stopped. I would also like to see the 100,000
children in poverty to be zero but if not possible then lowered
I would want
Catholics and Protestants to not have as much hatred for one another
and to get on well. Also punishments should get worse as the criminals
don't get high enough punishments so just keep committing crime.
I would want
NI to be a friendly place where everyone would get on. I think there
should be more done to keep young people off the streets at nights
and more done about crime because then maybe NI would be a safer
place.
I would want
NI to be a safe place to be and I feel the PSNI spend more time
trying to round up teenagers than solving more dangerous crimes,
I could go on…
I would wish
that NI would be the type of society where prejudices wouldn't be
held amongst the young as they grow up, regardless of race or religion.
I would also wish that people abroad would not view NI as a "war-zone"
and feel sympathetic towards the children who live there. I personally
find this extremely insulting.
Ideally, the
future of NI should be one in which prejudice does not exist, as
well as, one where there is no segregation of "classes". Everyone
should be equal and health should be available for all races to
a good standard as well as education
If someone is
different in some way, we should except them for who they are
If something
has been brought to court, justice should be served no matter what
the case. Better road works. If prices go up so should wages
In my view NI
needs to be a place of peace rather than destruction and degradation.
We need to attract people to our country to show the changes in
peace rather than attracting them using conflict and anger. In the
future Catholics and Protestants should be at peace with one another
and sectarianism has to stop.
In NI, children
from the age of 14-17 are categorised because of who their friends
are, what their family does and what way they dress and act like.
Because of this you can't go to certain places or do certain things.
I'd like to live in a place where I'm not criticised for who my
friends are.
In our society
there are many different religions, races etc. We need some sort
of law that states that everyone is equal and give people what they
need most of all.
In the future
I hope that the society in NI will be peaceful and everyone will
be treated equally with the same respect for everyone
In the future
I would like NI to be a safe place to live with people from all
ethnic backgrounds getting along
In the future
I would like NI to maintain peace. Also a drug free country. I think
there should be more help out there for teenagers with problems
e.g. depression, self harming, anorexia and the ever increasing
number of suicides.
In the future
I would like society in NI to be less divided, with people from
different religious and ethnic backgrounds mixing and co-operating
and working for a better NI
In the future
NI should be a safer, more understanding and happy society. Every
person should have equal rights
Integrated and
peaceful
Integrated society
[2]
It should be
a friendly society where you don't have to worry about being pressured
into things you don't want to do
It should be
a peaceful society where all Catholics, Protestants and other groups
live together in peace. It will be a society where everyone has
access to free and efficient health care. Also children have access
to the best educational tools available, giving them the greatest
opportunities.
Keep grammar
schools. Stable government. Remain as part of the UK
Keep NI British
Kids would not
suffer so much if parents/ guardians would show time and not spend
all their money on alcohol and drugs
Kind, friendly,
more acceptance from other people, less bullying
Less child poverty.
Better relations between Catholics and Protestants
Less conflict
between ethnic groups and less discrimination. Less emphasis on
education
Less sectarian-related
violence and discrimination
More Asian shops
and restaurants. Education to help people understand homosexuality
More money is
given to those who need it and the crime rate is lowered and taken
more seriously
More open minded
More open minded.
More races/mixed community
More police,
less crime
More to be done
about drug crimes and street fights and just because you are a teenager
doesn't mean you are taking drugs and always getting stopped by
the police and discriminated against because of the way we dress.
We are not told all the rights that we have.
More up to date
with mainland Britain
Much the same
but with better job opportunities
Multicultural
society
Multi-cultured,
open-minded, tolerant
My ideal NI
would not be prejudiced or racist against other people, there should
be more for young people to do, there should be an end to the hatred
and violence and our political situation should be addressed as
we are not a proper member of the UK and we are not united with
the south. We need to be one of these.
Needless discrimination
between religions
NI currently
contains too much violence and disturbances. The amount of young
offenders is on the increase as they have nothing to do and so turn
to drink, drugs and violence. These issues should be tackled in
order for people to feel safe in their homes
NI in the future
should be a peaceful environment for people to live in. No-one should
be afraid to walk down the streets by themselves.
NI needs to
be more integrated although less foreign people who cannot speak
English and are not beneficial to our society must not be allowed
into our community causing trouble
NI should always
be a place where any kind of person from any race should feel safe.
This is not the case whether it is trouble between P[rotestants]
& C[atholics]. The future should have a peaceful NI with no child
poverty
NI should be
a peaceful and equal society it should be a place where young people
are heard and the old are treated with respect. No family or person
should live in disgraceful poverty and the PSNI should have 50%
Catholics
NI should be
a place of many cultures, languages and religions. People should
be able to live their lives regardless of their religion, politics
or ethnics
NI should be
a place of peace and open to all cultures and religions without
the chance of them being discriminated against. A lot more working
class and children from deprived areas going to grammar schools
NI should be
a place where everyone is important and people live in harmony without
the worry of paramilitary hoods wrecking society. A strong security
system needs to be in place
NI should be
a society that accepts other cultures, (religion, race etc.) by
embracing them and regularly see valid opinions as equal response,
disregarding age, race or religion
NI should be
free of both poverty and cruelty to both humans and animals. NI
should be a place where no human being or animal lives in fear of
being attacked or being kept in harsh or vile conditions. With no
shelter, love, care or attention.
NI should not
be in poverty. The assembly should discuss raising pay and lowering
rates and taxes so that everyone has enough money for basic needs
and also enough to enjoy themselves. I think the assembly needs
to concentrate in accepting other nationalities
NI should try
to be a crime-free and mature nation. Most important is cutting
down on anti-social behaviour
No discrimination
[2]
Religion not
stopping you from going places and doing things
No paramilitary
power, drugs
Non violent,
strong society which is safe and a pleasure for myself and maybe
in the future my children to live in
Non-sectarian
[3]
Non-sectarian,
affluent, affordable housing & fair wages
Non-sectarian,
multicultural, friendly societies
Non-sectarian,
non-racists and more left wing i.e. end privatisation and more power
to the working class
One free of
poverty
One where criminals
are actually punished, especially paedophiles. A society where abortion
is banned and where politically correct people and their principals
are banished from this country. People should be allowed to say
as they feel, no matter what
One where I
don't have to worry about being in certain areas because of my religion
or family background. One with more after school clubs and organisations
for children who live in built up areas
One where people
do not judge each other on what religion they are
One where the
education hasn't been ruined by the English assembly
One where there
is less religious discrimination between different religions etc.
Peace [3]
Peace and kindness
Peaceful [8]
Peaceful and
less crime on the streets
Peaceful and
non-sectarian
Peaceful and
prosperous
Peaceful and
with the same laws applying to everybody
Peaceful co-existence
Peaceful co-existence
between both communities (Protestant and Catholic)
Peaceful community.
Catholics and Protestants living, working and socialising together
Peaceful society
that everyone can live together with no discrimination. More police
on the streets to deter drugs
Peaceful with
equal opportunities for all children
Peaceful with
equality
Peaceful without
sectarianism or discrimination
Peaceful would
do
Peaceful, better,
faster health service, rise in the minimum wage level, housing prices
reduced, interest rates reduced
Peaceful, litter
free and more to do for teenagers
Peaceful, no
bigotry or racial/ethnic discrimination. Plenty of employment including
in the North West. Better transport trains and buses, good roads
Peaceful, no
discrimination, undivided
Peaceful, no
fighting
Peaceful, prosperous
and free from sectarianism. Also an improved health service, better
education, more facilities and services for the elderly and assistance
for carers
Peaceful, prosperous.
Where you can walk the streets in peace. Jobs for all.
Peaceful, united
and just. Equal opportunities for all, no matter what religion or
colour. Definitely no more separate areas for Catholics and Protestants.
No more "peace" walls
Peaceful, united,
independent society to feel safe in.
Peaceful, with
places like Londonderry being called by their real name
Peaceful. To
feel safe in your own community
People can wear
GAA/Rangers tops etc. without worrying about getting beaten up
People should
not care what others think, they should just care about what's inside
People should
not suffer. Disabled people should get their homes heated same as
the elderly. The cold just makes them worse and they need more looking
after. People should be happy to live here and no one should suffer
Pleasant place
for everyone to live in peace with each other. Safe for everyone
Politically
stable, lower priced economy and lower interest tax. Also for the
government to assist with payments for a computer in every home
as technology is taking over
Prosperous
Prosperous with
clean, safe streets. Where people are fairly treated based on merit
and not a "poor me"/victim mentality. Less focused on religion and
more focused on people working hard to do well
Prosperous,
healthy, crime-free society
Protestant and
Roman Catholics living without idiotic animosity. Yobs etc. off
the streets intimidating peers and elders etc.
Quiet, peaceful
and relaxed
Raise the minimum
wage level to help eradicate poverty
Real peace -
so that everyone can work together etc.
Safe
Safe and free
from drugs and crime
Safe and happy
place to live, in a care free place
Safe and sectarian
free
Safe and secure
Safe, affluent,
equal opportunity with good career opportunities
Safe, industrious
Safe. Free from
drugs, thugs and all people to live together safely
Safe. More restrictions
put on teenagers with weapons and on drugs culture
Safe. Sound
economic structure
Sectarian free.
Discrimination free
Socialism
Somewhere that
has let go of the past feuds and move forward for a brighter future
for all of us. Everyone as equals enjoying life without fear or
prejudice
Somewhere where
everyone feels safe and a nice place to live
Somewhere where
race, religion and disability etc. are not discriminated against.
Somewhere that feels safe to walk through streets at night without
fear and for there to be less pressure on kids about exams.
Stop all the
illegal immigrants coming into NI
That everyone
is equal regardless of religion, disability, race or age.
That there would
be no affliction on both sides
The constant
building of new houses when older ones could be renovated to current
high standards. Cross community relationships. More help for families
with little money, difficulties, disabilities and an improved health
service
The economy
in a lot of places is horrendous. Why is there a high level of underage
drinking? Nothing to do! In Derry there is the cinema and bowling.
That's it!
The future
for NI should hold peace, we should be one, no matter what background
we come from, we shouldn't make a difference because of the religion,
race, disability etc.
The needs of
children and adults with autism need to be better met, also a better
place to live in and applied behaviour to be given its place as
one of the best interventions and treatments
The NI I would
like to see in the future is a sectarian free one and the only way
to tackle this to stop it from reaching young generations. More
cross community schemes and schools so children learn to judge the
person and not the religion. To be able to wear a football top without
having to be sure you cover it up before you enter different places.
The society
I want is that all communities can work together
The society
I want NI to be in the future is one that isn't ruled by fear and
crime such as the paramilitary groups. I believe that they are making
things quite difficult for the NI assembly. For a proper functioning
society they must be taken care of
The younger
generation should be more tolerant of other cultures and people
with disabilities or who are disfigured. Also, flags such as nationalist/unionist
should be removed from streets as these can be intimidating and
encourage extremist views on cultures.
There is no
fighting about religion and race. Less people in poverty. Everyone
to get on. Less break ins to people's houses
There is still
a religious divide in NI although it's worse with different types
of ethnic groups now arriving. It would be nice to have different
races working with each other. Also as a young adult I will be thinking
about moving out of my parents house but I will not be able to do
this as I will not be able to afford the prices of housing in NI.
Those who do
not work do work. All have the basic necessities which life depends
on. For our future to be secure on this earth. That any disagreements
between regions does not end in violence. For the response of emergency
services to be quick and fast
To be a good
and reliable the whole time
To be peaceful
To bring more
jobs to NI so that our young people don't have to leave home to
go away to work.
To encourage
a sense of pride and to build on a sense of identity and equality
for the population of NI, that unites people of religious and ethnic
backgrounds and brings economic prosperity to NI
To have more
police on the streets as this will stop most terrible deaths e.g.
stabbings, shootings
To have the
same levels of wealth as the south of Ireland and have a free society
where you can express your political opinion and culture without
fear
To let people
live, according to their religion to be allowed to have their own
culture, to live in peace with no worries about which area they
walk through.
To prevent drug
dealing in Ireland
To put an end
to child poverty and discrimination, not try to stop but put a full
stop on it
Tolerant
United against
discrimination
We cannot forget
the past but we mustn't dwell on it either
Where different
races, religions can live together without dispute (socio-economic)
Why is it Catholics
and Protestants have to be against each other. I wish they'd get
on
With power comes
responsibility - instead of wasting funds on what the majority of
society "think" they need, try taking some initiative and amend
the real problems with society
World peace
You can walk
down the street without having to worry about who or what is around
you
I would like
Northern Ireland to be a society where you should NOT feel scared
to walk down the street incase you are discriminated against. It
should be a society where you should NOT feel isolated in your community
and you should NOT betreated unfairly
A peaceful society
one with no fighting and crime. A society where people can speak
out about their religion without being called homophobic or a discriminator!
The society
I wish Northern Ireland will have in the future is a society where
nobody is judged by there religion, race, colour, disability or
gender. I hope that in the future the society of Northern Ireland
will be much more peaceful and crime rates wil
An equal non-violent
society where people have jobs and enough money to provide for themselves
For everyone
to be able to get on, and less fighting among young people because
of the ways certain groups dress etc.
I think that
everyone should be treated equally no matter what your religon,
sex, age or race is! many women are discriminated against in certain
jobs such as mechanical engineering, also vice versa for men. Some
people are discriminated against because
I want Northern
Ireland to be a pleasant and safe environment for everyone. This
means an environment without the drugs and alcohol culture that
currently exists. Under-age drinking is a BIG problem that needs
to be dealt with.
No discrimination,
good health service and high quality of education for everyone
In the future
I would like to see Northern Ireland free of discrimination, violence
and underage drug taking as too many teenagers are indulging in
them. I would like also to see an end to sectarianism.
In the future
in Northern Ireland, firstly I would like to see peace between communities
and a more socially and ecomically fair system with no discrimination.
I would like
to see a multi-culture society where everybody is respected.
A safe society
for all, where everyone feels safe to leave there homes, at anytime
of the day.
I would like
Northern Ireland to be more of a fun and friendly society, with
less fighting and attacks between catholic and protestant religions,
allowing young people to go where ever they want without worry or
abuse or fighting.
equal and fair
society that promotes the diginity of all human life with the absence
of: greed, negative media, cheap, dirty, idiotic television programmes
(eg.channel 4 ), sexism (porn) and the dramatic decrease in abuse-drug,
sex, etc. and more help with [???].
A society where
everyone can get on together and not complain about stupid things
that we cannot control. A society of friends.
Northern Ireland
should become an more inviting place, at the moment tourism is the
main idea that people are promoting, but I believe that the tourism
industry will not be a sustainable one if attractions are not put
in place, Northern Ireland has great
Peaceful and
thriving economically
A society free
from sectarianism, free from flags on lampposts and paint on curbs.
One where religion does not determine where you live, what school
you go to and who your friends are.
A peaceful,
happy and prosperous society
A society is
which everyone is equal. No matter their race, religon or what social
class they belong too.
A society were
people are not afraid to admit their religion, were there are not
certain areas that catholics or protestants are allowed. a large
decrease in racial discrimination. a safe society
I want a Northern
Ireland with no religious tensions.even though there isnt supposed
to be anymore its obvious there is.i want a peaceful place and no
discrimination!there is even discrimination by the elderly because
my generation are often stereotyped
Peaceful society
where everyone can live together in peace
For everybody
to have the same
I think that
more mixing of protestant an catholics would be something I would
like to see off the future having more intergrated areas.
A society where
everyone can get along without problems like colour, race, financial
situation or religeous background getting in the way. A society
where local hooligans are provided with means to take them of the
streets and into somewhere where they
Peaceful society.
Zero tolerance for low life scum
An equal society
with no ethnic divisions or religious divides
A peaceful and
friendly home for people, not just of british or irish nationality
but for people from anywhere in the world. A society where people,
no matter what race, religion or disability, feel comfortable, safe
and loved.
I want Nothern
Ireland to be a peacful place.
