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Originally Posted by Brillopad

Nothing said above changes anything and attempting to label people as far-right for giving priority to their own is just distraction tactics and a good example of why an amicable disagreement on this subject will likely never be achieved.

Some people give priority to economic migrants whilst others give priority to people in need in their own countries. As, in particular, the views of the former have considerable impact on those the latter support it will only likely serve to harden their resolve.

For many of us charity begins at home, especially as these people do have other options. Many of those coming in attempting to claim 'refugee' status are not even from war-torn Syria but from parts of Africa or Afhganistan and don't meet the criteria for such status. Like it or not many are taking the pee and we don't have the pockets or the inclination to accommodate them.

The real meaning of “charity begins at home” is, “children learn about being charitable in the home they are raised in”.

Britain ruled half the world until 70 years ago - whilst you may of washed your hands of that legacy, I haven't. How about we give back all the wealth we extracted before we claim other countries troubles are nothing to do with us.