I voted 'Yes, absolutely'. For me, this is a humanitarian issue that transcends the concept of 'nation': people need help to escape from horrible transgressions against their person and their rights. It's a no-brainer. That doesn't mean that everyone who claims to be a refugee is one and that's where the UN Convention (thanks for the link Aractus) helps provide minimum qualifications. I think they're very balanced and fairly represent potential refugees.
I understand the security issues and think that the best course of action is the one we currently use in the UK: border agents screen people at entry and cross-reference data with the intelligence agencies, both domestic & international. So-far, the agents in the UK have done an amazing job at protecting both the refugees and the UK citizenry (in spite being hampered by Conservative politicing).
I understand the security issues and think that the best course of action is the one we currently use in the UK: border agents screen people at entry and cross-reference data with the intelligence agencies, both domestic & international. So-far, the agents in the UK have done an amazing job at protecting both the refugees and the UK citizenry (in spite being hampered by Conservative politicing).
Sum ergo sum
