Will some people ever get it? These people aren't refugees because they're NOT fleeing from war. Sure, he says "I came here hoping for refuge from the fighting in Indian-occupied Kashmir" but surely you're not naive enough to believe that old chestnut. If he was from that region then he would certainly have proven it by now and have refugee status. I know that sounds heartless, but the goddess said it better than I can:
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Originally Posted by Ella
I can empathise with the bloke's plight, but can see a dangerous precedent being set here if Australia decides to take him.
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What happens if we grant him citizenship? Floodgates open my friends. It's a terrible situation, I can only wish he had more idea about the consequences of his actions before he handed over the money and jumped on the boat.
And, no, this doesn't make me embarrassed to be Australian, it makes me angry that their are ruthless criminals in neighbouring countries that take advantage of these poor people.