[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I understand peoples' desire to better their lives but at what cost to others. Much of the current immigration is illegal immigration and, with the exception of 'genuine refugees', they should go through the proper channels not jump on a boat and force their way in. Apart from anthing else it is a Hugh security risk to Europe and everyone in it in dangerous times.

Lets be honest here... people don't care about others as much as they care about themselves/their family. Goes against human nature. Every one of us if we were brutally honest, would do whatever was best for ourselves/our families, even if it was a huge inconvenience to everyone else.

This is kind of why I don't understand the annoyance with immigrants. Even those coming here to work rather than for safety.

People are selfish. Its a fact of life. Yes helping others have a better life is great, but when it comes down to it, noone would ever chose a great life for a stranger if it meant their own/their families lives were worse because of it.

Yes I know some people will claim they think of everyone else before themselves, but this is an outright lie