Barozi said:
ReimTime said:
Japan has a unique approach, apparently they turn away close to 99% of refugees, and check the status of any accepted refugees' home country so that they may send them back as soon as it is deemed safe.
*note* give me a few minutes to look for the source on ^^^that*
Thing is, this is probably in large part due to their population density; they don't have the room for refugees. Here in Canada, we do. Hopefully I can dispel a few myths and give a clear picture of our situation in regards to the refugee crisis. A lot of it will be rambling but hopefully somebody learns something.
The thing about Canadians, specifically Western Canadians like here in Alberta, is the blame for economic hits is frequently placed on those in power no matter - whose fault it actually is. For instance, Notley (Alberta democratic Premier) and Trudeau (Liberal Prime Minister of Canada) have been blamed numerous times for the oil crisis, and for all of the jobs that have been lost (by some, not all, Albertans). It isn't their fault though. Furthermore I think it is ironic that Albertans like complaining about those less fortunate than them (in reference to a generalised "oil patch worker" etc), saying that they are poor because they don't get off their butts and work - and that the "communist" Trudeau would take the money from hard working Albertans to give to lazy loafers. That statement on impoverished people is a big myth, and as maaaany are finding out with their recent lay-offs, it can be very hard to find a job in order to support your family when the odds aren't in your favor. A lot of hard work is involved and not much money is gained if you live in poverty. I pray that Trudeau turns our way to send Alberta assistance now that we are a have-not province, much like Alberta has consistently had their money given to other provinces in past years.
How will the refugees fare in the bible belt and Traditional-Conservative area of Canada where I reside? It is tough to say. I do believe they will be welcomed in the majority of our provinces, but Alberta and Saskatchewan are a little more traditional in their beliefs. Many Albertans will not like having refugees around, and especially will not like the premise of giving them economic support - and they will say that any and all money should be sent to our own citizens who are suffering unemployment. Well, many shot themselves in the foot with their excessive spending, thinking that oil would be around forever - but I do still feel sorry for them as fellow Canadians. Hopefully they learn humility. The boom in oil was never meant to last; many Canadians who moved to Fort Mac from the maritime provinces knew this and did not bring their families over with them. Others, namely young adults with High School diplomas, did not understand the situation so much and moved here; spending almost all of their pay cheques on big trucks and toys, starting young families with an unsustainable spending model. These are mainly the ones suffering now. How will they accept the refugees? I really don't know. A lot of people are mad at Notley for her economic platform which will run a deficit. More economic burden on the province will surely raise an uproar.
Saskatchewan has told Trudeau to slow down with bringing refugees over, and this isn't necessarily because we do not want the refugees - it is because preparation for taking them in takes time. Thankfully Trudeau has noted these requests and agreed that it isn't a matter to be rushed. It kind of sucks if you are a refugee wanting to get out of your current situation, but it is a necessary step to take.
To summarize, we certainly have the space to take in refugees, and I believe it is our duty to do so. Many westerners are not happy about it, as the recent oil crisis has caused unemployment and resentment as the unemployed believe they should receive the economic relief: "why bring in more mouths to feed when our own are in need of help?" Combine this with the election of a left-wing premier in Alberta (and a left-wing Prime Minister), and a lot of fingers are being pointed. All the remaining provinces will surely do their best to accommodate refugees, as long as they are not rushed over here there should not be too much trouble. We have a pretty secure dual-screening process that should be able to filter out any troublemakers.
One thing I would like to point out - and it may or may not be true - is that the spotlight will surely be on any refugee that is accepted into a country, and any poor action by any one of them will be reflected on the whole. It's not the right thing to do but it will happen, and the media will jump on it and monger fear. But how do the crime rates of refugees compare to the crime rates of existing citizens? What about the refugees who do not act out? I see one way of dealing with it. Deviant individuals will be deported. All the rest can stay. |
http://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2015-11/bundeskriminalamt-fluechtlinge-deutsche-straftaten-vergleich
Basically, the Eastern European refugees are commiting more crimes than the average German and the Syrian less than the average German.
Also agreeing with the part that follows.
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Can't read German so I'll take your word for it :p
Pretty much what I expected. The spotlight will always be on the outliers. Sometimes fear causes fake stories to snowball (example: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20160129/1033925650/russian-girl-berlin.html ) Monger enough fear and you guys will get your own Trump running for PM in the near future (exaggerating of course).
Apparently 40 percent of Germans polled want Merkel to resign over her refugee policy: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-germany-merkel-idUSKCN0V70KM?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews
