The national vibe around immigration and, in particular, refugee policy, has shifted quite dramatically in Ireland, and will probably shift substantially in many Western countries, as the implications of “open border” policies become more tangible. There was a time in the very recent past - just a few months ago - when anyone who drew attention to the potential negative impact of “open border” policies in local communities in Ireland, or suggested that our rate of intake of refugees was unsustainable, was dubbed “xenophobic” or “extreme right.”
Everything you said is so correct and reasonable, yet people will argue with it. Thank you for all the time you take, and all the thought you put into everything you write.
It will be interesting to see the development. I have feeling, like current situation will resolve only by some bigger reforms and it's possible, that some old structures should be dismantled and removed.
Good points and completely reasonable for anyone who’s thinking straight. Let’s hope the discussion opens up a bit now, everywhere. Not being able to question things without receiving a nasty label is getting very tiresome. We need some balance.
Everything you said is so correct and reasonable, yet people will argue with it. Thank you for all the time you take, and all the thought you put into everything you write.
Thank you for your kind words!
It will be interesting to see the development. I have feeling, like current situation will resolve only by some bigger reforms and it's possible, that some old structures should be dismantled and removed.
Good points and completely reasonable for anyone who’s thinking straight. Let’s hope the discussion opens up a bit now, everywhere. Not being able to question things without receiving a nasty label is getting very tiresome. We need some balance.