Before I start, I'll admit this: I don't know much relating to the Falklands, which is 1 of the reasons I've created this thread.
Another of those reasons is an article a friend linked on Facebook. In summary, Argentina seem to think they'll control the Falklands within 20 years.
This baffles me, as I can't seem to understand why the Argentines seem to think they have the right to rule over that land. Having a quick look at wikipedia reveals that the British have had control of the Falklands for about 180 years now.
Personally, I don't think proximity to them should give them rights over the land.
Can someone please enlighten me as to why the Argentines seem to think it's theirs? Also, do you think that the Argentines should have control over it? (Which would force the population to relocate).
Edit:
After having read the wikipedia entry in a bit more detail, it seems that Argentina seems to believe that the British illegally took control of the islands in 1833, expelling the Argentine residents and preventing them from resettling.
The current residents of the Falklands are wanting to remain British, but Argentina seems to think that their opinion doesn't matter and that they should be under Argentine rule anyway.
So, are the Argentines right in thinking they should rule the island? Or should the Falklanders opinions be taken into account and have them remain British?