[Livia]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

We, along with a lot of countries in the west, have played a part in the destabilization of the region. It's our responsibility to be apart of the solution and taking in a number of refugees is the least we can do.

Saudi Arabia was also instrumental with at least as much involvement in any destabilisation as the UK and probably much more. They haven't taken a single refugee. Shouldn't the Middle East be encouraged to step up? The refugee camps in Jordan are packed, yet they seem to be one of only a few countries in that region taking steps to aid refugees. It shouldn't just be left to a few countries. It should be for everyone to step up.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Livia

Saudi Arabia was also instrumental with at least as much involvement in any destabilisation as the UK and probably much more. They haven't taken a single refugee. Shouldn't the Middle East be encouraged to step up? The refugee camps in Jordan are packed, yet they seem to be one of only a few countries in that region taking steps to aid refugees. It shouldn't just be left to a few countries. It should be for everyone to step up.

And that's got jack**** to do with our contribution. We can't just wring our hands and look for excuses not to do our part.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

And that's got jack**** to do with our contribution. We can't just wring our hands and look for excuses not to do our part.

But we are already contributing. We've worked closely with Jordan sending millions to help refugees there, and of course we've already taken refugees from UN camps and we continue to take them from there, which is the right thing to do. Saudi has done nothing - nada - not one thing. I wouldn't say that's got jack **** to do with it, I'd say it's a question that those countries already helping and contributing should be asking.

[Cherie]

I don't see any resentment in the thread just different priorities.