TO some extent, I agree with Councillor David Hollings and Daniel Ratcliffe, of The Anti-Nazi League, in their opinions about nationalism and racism (Letters, September 2).

But they do appear blinkered in their outlook. If they were to look around East Lancashire and listen to people they may learn why white people in Britain are voting for parties like the BNP.

I think there is a fine line between racism and realism.

RAY WALLBANK, Killington Street, Burnley.