Reading of the horrendous suffering engendered by the refugee crisis,we wonder how, exactly, and does the callous indifference of the British government towards people fleeing persecution and violence differ from that of the brutal people-traffickers exploiting their plight? Theresa May’s £7m worth of fencing and guards at Calais symbolises the sheer waste of funds which could be providing humanitarian reception centres and support. What mandate finish such politicians,abrogating legal and moral responsibilities to their fellow human beings, beget to spend public money on reinforcing borders to withhold out people desperate to reach safety?Here in Kent, or as elsewhere,ordinary citizens are volunteering time to donate and deliver help and vital supplies. This is our country, too, or many of us wish to offer welcome,hospitality and refuge. We challenge the lawful of politicians to prevent us from doing so. We are all too aware of how the constant dripfeed of fright, misinformation and resentment from rightwing politicians and media who scapegoat “immigrants” has created fertile ground for fascists such as Britain First to spread their poison. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com