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Contrary to the argument that nationality is an incongruous concept, outdated and increasingly reduced in significance due to the proliferation of globalization I think nationality is still used with negative implications to limit individual capabilities, discriminate and to stratify based on purely illogical bias: nationality is as relevant, regrettably, today as it was 200 years ago when the concept of nation-states was first established; nationality is inescapable for as long as there remain nations.

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That's true. Without nationality there would not be, possibly, as much conflict as we see in the world (particularly the East) and if we didn't care so much about being British we'd not have those doubts about the EU, their laws, and getting rid of the pound.

Knowing Serin I've wrongly took his comments out of context but valid points none the less there ;)

The show is now on.

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I am enjoying this show very much. The debate is great to hear so many callers, Aled's co-host isn't as patronising as some, and there's a good mix of young and old people talking. Also a fascinating debate. Just how a non-medical Surgery should be.

Its also interesting to see texts on the digital text on Freeview, DAB and online.

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Woo! Pontypool mention! ;)

It's a bit strange isn't it? I'm Welsh when I'm in Britain, but outside the country, usually I'm British. I'm not particularly patriotic, couldn't be asked to learn the Welsh language, but support my national team. But we all band together for the Olympics again, it feels like we keep our own identities within Britain, but are fine to band together on a world stage, dunno what others think of that.

I'm quite protective of Britain as a whole too, support the pound despite it not being in great shape. And I dislike the national parties who are trying to fragment the union, so Britain is important to me.

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In my opinion, celebrity should be given to people who merit it, be it that they've made some groundbreaking discovery, or they are a talented sports player or musician or actor or whatever. Reality show contestants and spoilt rich kids with no discernable talent don't deserve that.

Aled argues being a celebrity is a talent though?

Look at Kerry Katona is she a celebrity? She was a musician wasn't she?

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Dictionary definition of 'celebrity' is someone who is 'celebrated' for something I'd say. It doesn't necessarily mean it's for a good or a bad thing either. 'Celebrating' someone is subjective. So it's all relative and as such a rather tricky topic to discuss. So a bit of a cop out filler topic I'm afraid.

'To disagree with three-fourths of the British public is one of the first requisites of sanity'.

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do you Aled think you are a celebrity yourself ? if so why ?

Aled says no as he doesn't sell newspapers by being on the front and people don't stop him in the street. He's only recognised for being part of a celebrities' show (Moyles).

It's such a minefield this debate... there's no clear cut answer. Sounds like the text figures are showing this new format is a success. Couldn't imagine Kelly O getting so deep with the issue though.

I, however, think Kelly O wouldn't have been so nice to the girl from Star magazine. She'd have gone on a bit about photographers following her around ;) I love how Star reckon the stories are all about "who you are talking about". As if.

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True. Didn't Think About That...

Hence why she says 'Radio 1... This is the Surgery' I guess.

Aled: "Thank you to the two and a half thousand who texted in"

Rob Da Bank: "That's nothing, I get seven and a half thousand in the first half hour"

I bet Aled's pleased he's delved into this new format for the show. It's been enjoyable and hopefully he'll keep us informed in advance of future themes when he presents :)

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Thanks a lot for all your excellent opinions and coverage of the subjects and the debate.

As we all know it's our favourite topic of Open Surgery next Sunday - so any issues that bother you (including the naughty ones) next Sunday at 10pm.

There's no doubt that the debate was a success (by far a record number of calls and texts) it'll be discussed in Radio 1 and I'd imagine a decision will be made about a second debate show in Jan.

Kelly O's back in Feb now not Jan.

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As we all know it's our favourite topic of Open Surgery next Sunday - so any issues that bother you (including the naughty ones) next Sunday at 10pm.

I'm not so sure I could cope with a thread about bums, willies and boobs!

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