Comment on Why, just why?
Flax_vert@feddit.uk 14 hours ago
Because people are coming over in boats from france and seeking asylum and are draining the system. That’s why. To them, they basically see a massive sign saying “free handouts, come on over” and useful idiots are falling for their rouse left, right and centre.
I still think asylum seekers should be given benefits and support… Just not the ones coming from safe countries like France or Ireland.
DakRalter@thelemmy.club 1 hour ago
If you were fleeing war or persecution, would you not prefer to go to a country where you could speak the language and/or had family? Being able to speak the language would also mean you can start working as soon as your claim is processed. Yes, if I was fleeing war, I would want to go to the first safe place. But after safety, the next thing is being able to actually get on with your life and provide for yourself and family.
For instance I can’t speak Turkish, I find it a very hard language to learn. So if I could choose between settling there and going somewhere like France, Portugal or Spain where I have some proficiency in the languages, I would try to get there, because I’d be able to get into work a lot quicker and become part of a community if my application got approved. And even more so if I knew people there. It’s not a case of being greedy or picky, these people are still humans who need to get on with their lives.