Nothing wrong with patriotism. I am English, and proud of it.
That doesn't mean that someone who, by accident of birth, speaks a different language or has a slightly different skin colour, is any less of a person.
Get this very clear, there is a HUGE difference between patriotism and racism! Those who try to use "patriotism" as an excuse for xenophobia and hatred are sad individuals.
Of course, they have the right to say whatever they want, as I have the right to call them unreconstructed, neanderthal pricks!
As for all this "immigration is bad" bollocks, what sort of mess wou