Am i wrong to hate asylum seekers!?

Answer 1

no, but you're crazy.

Answer 2

A proper asylum seeker is someone that is trying to find refuge in a country because they are not safe in their own - maybe because they face death because they have stood up to an oppressive regime, or they belong to a persecuted group, have been victims of torture, etc. I'd like to think that if I was in the same situation, that another country would be kind enough to help me.

We are very lucky if we are born into a (relatively) safe and stable nation - many people around the world do not have this security.

Please don't be swayed by things that you read in the press - of course we only hear the negative from some publications, that's their agenda. Read around and make up your own mind.

On the subject of people coming into our country (the UK) then I do think we should have tighter controls, but real asylum seekers that need our help shouldn't be turned away.

Answer 3

With respect, I think that the error you make is to personalise it, because it isn't a personal issue. Governments don't operate on that level. You should object most strongly and with justification, against the Governments wilful refusal to control immigration (not just asylum seekers). If you personalise it, the unpatriotic lefties will feel that they can use the 'Racist' word with even more zeal and enthusiasm.

I am well aware, however, that it could very easily become personal, at street level. But start with the Government and their lefty PC supporters, regarding who to blame.

There is a certain irony here though, that is, the more immigrants you allow in, the more voices that will raised against sensible controls. It can become self fulfilling.

There is one more thing that I want to add, that is, we are not responsible for the behaviour of other Governments. Our Governments first priority is to look after our interests. It is almost impossible to filter asylum seekers so as to know whether they are genuinely at risk in the own countries. We have, therefore, created a rod for our own backs. And incidentally, displaced persons (refugees) was the only status covered by the 1954 Geneva convention. Not, so called asylum seekers.

Answer 4

Not only are you wrong, but you are stupid to do so.

I hope you never find yourself in the situation of being a social outcast or a political target, as this is generally what an asylum seeker is fleeing in teir country. Anything else is an economic migrant.

Perhaps you have the two confused. But then, do you work in the town where you were born and raised? If not and you moved to find work, that would make you an economic migrant as well - the object of your hatred.

It's a thorny subject, isn't it?

Answer 5

It is an awkward one, it very much depends as to what the asylum seeker has to offer this country. If they are bringing in a skill that is needed then you are wrong to hate these people. Equally asylum seekers who are running away because their lives are at risk should be allowed in this country.
Unfortunately they are so many who use asylum as a way to enter this country, even though they are not at risk.

Answer 6

All of us are seekers of asylum. We seek a safe haven from some one or something that is tormenting us. The poor seek asylum where they have the hope of a better life. The politically persecuted want to live in peace. The religiously persecuted desire the loving arms of Jesus Christ. Please realize that you own nothing and are entitled to nothing. To call what you have as yours is pride. To cling to what you have and deny others the use of it is sin and death. Let go of everything and you shall gain everything. Understand the plight of others and they shall be merciful unto you. Hate is not God's way---love is God's way because God is love. Like attracts like----if you hate, then you will be hated; if you love, then you will be loved. When you need mercy, then you shall receive mercy, but only if you have shown mercy.

Answer 7

No - course not. They have usually crossed several 'safe' countries before they come to rest in England where they pole up at the dole office with a tea towel on their heads, say 'Mem Sahib, Mem Sahib' a couple of times and get a massive cheque, a house and a car. Then all their family come over!!! And we, the tax payer are supporting all of this. So no you are not wrong my friend.

Answer 8

No, you are not wrong to hate them - most are just scroungers and thieves. They get priority over 'legitimate' migrants from the Commonwealth. It is time to draw the line - it should have been drawn years ago!
You have an absolute right to voice your opinion, don't be disuaded by the media, tree huggers and do-gooders.
Well said!

Answer 9

You are wrong.
Asylum seekers are running from trouble, they need help, not hate. Nobody has the right to hate people for seeking refuge.

Answer 10

what rubbish! what sort of an answer are you looking for? i guess you want me to condone the fact that you are racist? if we had a major disaster in this country where would you go? would you seek asylum in europe? i'm sure there are people who are in this country under false pretences but i'm also pretty sure there are many more with genuine reasons for coming here

Answer 11

Yes- especially if you're including in that all the ones that have come here to escape from torture, rape and murder. Kind of hard to have a valid reason to hate those....

Also remember that the rules actually bar them from working and so guarantee they'll need to live on benefits- which is a bit harsh when you think of all the lovely Ugandan professionals Idi Amin sent us.

Stop reading the tabloids....