Movement of People - Reasons for Migration
Europe Under Pressure ..
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I will not attempt to dissuade anyone from their perspective, because given what facts we take into account, and those we choose to ignore, both positions are valid. There is a great deal to be concerned about - retaining the culture of the land given the influx of people whose fundamental belief system is diametrically opposed to the core beliefs of the citizens of their new "home" - there is violence, sometimes perpetrated against women and children, and there is of course the financial burden placed upon the receiving nations.
Why Do They Come?
Food, Shelter, Safety
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Trapped Within Tribal / Political Boundaries
Golos (and STEEM), being decentralized means of communication, the creation of which is diametrically opposed to any form of unwarranted control and censorship, should understand the consequences that people face when they come up against the political realities of the particular country they find themselves contained within. Prior to the rise of nations, the only barriers that human beings face when they felt the need to relocate, were perhaps the regions controlled by different tribal groups, but mostly it was difficult terrain and lack of food and water along the way, that would slow or stop their progress.
Today, people feel the need to move for more complex reasons - economic problems (lack of opportunity), social problems (belonging to a marginalized group), educational opportunities (lack of access to more advanced, or more "liberal" education), political problems (authoritarian or failing government), or family-related reasons (ie. reunification).
Push-Pull Factors
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Push: not enough jobs, few opportunities, natural disasters, inadequate conditions, political and social fear, poor medical conditions, pollution lack of housing ..
Pull: job opportunities, better living conditions, religious freedom, enjoyment, education, better medical condition, attractive climates, security, family links, stronger economy
What "We" Should Have Done to Prevent ..
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The answer to the question, what should have been done in Syria, can be given in one word .. "Aid". By opening communication and pushing governments to change their policies through positive incentive, and providing development assistance, expanded trade, and not isolating them, hurting them with sanctions, harassing them militarily and economically, conflict could have been avoided. After conflict erupts, then providing security for civilians on the ground, with an aggressive humanitarian response, and then changing conditions in the region, by force if necessary, to make it possible for people to return to their homes at some point in the future. This sacrifice would have helped avoid the existential threat that the current flood of migrants is causing now.
Of course, if George W Bush and his gang did not invade Iraq, with absolutely no adequate justification, then the current horror would not now be occurring.