So the friction is building between the UK and Argentina re. the Falkands
There seems to be a stalemate but something needs to happen as tensions are rising
What do you think should be done about the Falklands?
Nothing?
Handed over to Argentina?
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It's all about the oil!
Otherwise one would normally hand the islands back to the islanders.
The future of the Falkland Islands should rest with the people who live there. The residents have in the past indicated that they wish to remain British. The current tension is caused by the immineni 30th anniversary of the invasion by Argentina on 2 April 1982 and by Argentina claiming the rights over oil found offshore.
Provided that the oil drilling is taking place within 12 nautical miles (about 14 ordinary miles) around the islands, it is within the territorial waters limits recognised under international law and therefore part of the Falklands.
Well said El, people seems to forget to factor in what the residents of the Falklands want.
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
It's all about the oil!
Otherwise one would normally hand the islands back to the islanders.
Yep,if there was no offshore oil they'd be handed back to Argentina as not being cost effective.
IF China claimed a deserted Island in Shetland then started drilling would you object?
When will the Spanish be giving Argentina back? 
Originally Posted by El Loro:
The future of the Falkland Islands should rest with the people who live there. The residents have in the past indicated that they wish to remain British. The current tension is caused by the immineni 30th anniversary of the invasion by Argentina on 2 April 1982 and by Argentina claiming the rights over oil found offshore.
Provided that the oil drilling is taking place within 12 nautical miles (about 14 ordinary miles) around the islands, it is within the territorial waters limits recognised under international law and therefore part of the Falklands.
Very well said EL 