VTKilarney
Well-known member
What do people think about the refuge crisis in Europe?
My take is that this is a huge problem for two reasons:
1) There are little to no controls as to who is entering Europe; and
2) Many more refuges will come than Europe can afford to absorb.
Think about it. If you are from a Middle Eastern or North African country that has a very poor economy and high unemployment (as most do), why wouldn't you hop on board the European express so you can live in Germany and have the government take care of you? Why let the actual war refugees be the sole beneficiaries of this generosity? And how can Europe stop these people from entering? They can't.
I'm all for immigration, but there has to be some rationalization to the process. In Europe it's a free for all that is going to continue to be a flood for quite some time. When you have a porous border and massive demand, this is the inevitable result.
What worries me the most is the disenfranchisement of Muslims in parts of western Europe. France is a good example. There is a LOT of tension that is boiling just below the surface, and it will eventually burst.
I used to assume that I would retire in Italy. Now I'm not so sure. I'm taking a wait and see approach.
My take is that this is a huge problem for two reasons:
1) There are little to no controls as to who is entering Europe; and
2) Many more refuges will come than Europe can afford to absorb.
Think about it. If you are from a Middle Eastern or North African country that has a very poor economy and high unemployment (as most do), why wouldn't you hop on board the European express so you can live in Germany and have the government take care of you? Why let the actual war refugees be the sole beneficiaries of this generosity? And how can Europe stop these people from entering? They can't.
I'm all for immigration, but there has to be some rationalization to the process. In Europe it's a free for all that is going to continue to be a flood for quite some time. When you have a porous border and massive demand, this is the inevitable result.
What worries me the most is the disenfranchisement of Muslims in parts of western Europe. France is a good example. There is a LOT of tension that is boiling just below the surface, and it will eventually burst.
I used to assume that I would retire in Italy. Now I'm not so sure. I'm taking a wait and see approach.