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Originally Posted by Brillopad
Just as it was suggested myself and others don't care about genuine refugees, I am suggesting that those making such allegations don't care about those in this country that need help as much as they do about the migrants.
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How does that logic work?
All I have to go on is ‘impression’ and you have given me the impression that you believe there’s far too many refugees and immigrants (including genuine ones) living or trying to get into this country.
Just as I have to accept some British opinion is going to border on being hateful, you must accept that some of us will have a lot more empathy and tolerance with those trying to flee war torn areas.
I do believe that Merkel’s unilateral open-borders policy was counter-productive. Allowing such a large influx of people in without going through adequate checks was bound to miss the criminals. What those criminals have done is tarnish the word “refugee” and the only people who have gained from that are the far right.
What we have is tolerance and goodwill versus religious hatred and wilful ignorance. Which side are you choosing?
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Clearly there isn't enough care to go around or are you unaware of the crisis in the NHS and other public services.
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I’m pretty sure you have read my past posts about the NHS.
The flailing NHS is one of the most contentious subjects out there. The Daily Mail takes first prize for that juicy bit of confirmation bias about immigrants throwing the NHS into untold financial pressure.
Between 2014-2016 estimated additional costs for immigrants runs at £160 million which sounds like a lot until you realize that rising costs and wages in that same period cost the NHS an additional £2.8 billion, new technology and expanded treatment cost the NHS an additional £1.6 billion and people growing older had cost the NHS an additional £1.4 billion.
The question you should be asking is, are immigrants taking more out of the system than putting in? keep in mind that a large percentage of immigrants pay tax.
Research it yourself through the proper channels. The answer may surprise you.