http://www.economist.com/blogs/easternapproaches/2012/06/poland-and-bbcOne of Poland’s two black MPs, John Godson, also sent us these comments in Q/A form:
John Godson:
The documentary was biased, one sided and rather sensational. I have
received information that there were also interviews that were omitted
by the BBC—for example interview with the Polish police.
KT: What is your reaction to the alleged racist chanting   at Dutch players in Krakow?
JG:
That is utterly deplorable and unacceptable. I trust law enforcement
agents will identify the offenders and have them brought to justice.
From what I learnt of the 25000 people in the stadium, a handful of them
were chanting. I wish to beg that the irresponsible behaviour of a few
not tarnish the image of Poland which is a peace loving, friendly and
hospitable people. Every where you will find bad eggs- also in UK. It
will be unjust of me to says British people are racists because of a few
who are. … Let’s avoid blanket judgement.
KT: What is your assessment of the Polish authorities’ reaction to racist incidents?�
JG:
I believe the government is working very hard to weed out such
behaviour. I think we need to do more- especially the police, the
prosecution and the court should be stricter in punishing such
offenders.
KT: Do you think Britain has a bigger or smaller problem than Poland on the subject of racism?
JG:
I think it will be unwise to compare Poland to UK. UK has a long
history of African and Asian immigrants living there. Poland only has
4000 African immigrants in a nation of almost 40 million… The fact
that Poland has 2 black MPs not born here is a testimony of Polish
openness and hospitality. I think Poland has a lot to learn from UK and
UK has a lot to learn from Poland.