After one of the most horrible wars, World War II, where innocent citizens were bombarded and minorities were slaughtered, it was decided that families in such lethal circumstances should be granted asylum in save countries. It seemed a logical conclusion. When the lives of families are threatened in a country where it rains bombs and grenades in the streets, it is legitimate giving them shelter for the duration of the war, in case there are no refuge areas in those people's own country. Luckily, right now, the number of countries in a raging war is limited. And yet, something seems to go terribly wrong. Being brainwashed by politicians and press, we now call anyone who enters the European territory without valid documents a “refugee” or “asylum seeker”, without asking the question: refuge or asylum from what??... The majority of migrants come from non-war countries under which African countries such as Morocco. In reality, they are candidate immigrants, who seek to upgrade their economic position. This would be okay if they entered Europe after successfully passing a permit procedure. A procedure that evaluates whether an individual can offer additional value to our European society due to his or her qualities! This as opposed to entering by boat saying: “Here I am Europe, take care of me and pay me. Your problem!” Boat trips that by the way are organized by criminal smuggler organizations that fill their rich fat pockets at the cost of the European taxpayer. It costs us roughly 1000 EU per migrant per month. Money we need for our hospitals, schools, and pensioners. Politicians are too hypocritical to discourage by sending migrants from non-war countries back on the spot (in safe boats obviously) or by blocking them already at the territorial waters. Instead of conducting a firm frontier policy, they prefer to let migrants rot in camps. A totally irresponsible approach and dangerous too! The ostrich policy and the subsequent waterfall of migrants are unfair to the European citizens who have their own elderly and sick to care for. It gives rise to outrage and incites hatred in our society which is growing more and more. Of course, there are also countries that are recovering from a war. Such countries are usually devastated and must be rebuilt. Should they receive some help? Why not. Europe received help after the war under which marshal help for Germany. It is good to help countries back on their feet, but it has to be their sweat as it is their country! Young people seeking ’refuge’ from the hard work of building up is no solution! Here is the recipe: Europe in 1945 was in a horrible state after one of the most devastating wars ever. Our grandparents have worked their ass off to rebuild a destroyed and ruined Europe. It was their sweat that got Europe back on its feet and it took them an entire generation of hard work. Or look at China, once poor and neglected. Hard work and sweat have skyrocketed their standard of life, which the Chinese people can now enjoy. This, in their own country and within the pride of their own culture! Politicians, how about waking up! We need clear European borders with clear rules that the whole world understands and we need clear enforcement. This is absolutely necessary to avoid unacceptable situations. And politicians, stop talking about the Greek border, the Spanish coast, etc. They are European borders and coasts! And Turkey is not an EU country, as you should know! It is not Turkey’s responsibility to be our frontier guard. It’s the responsibility of Europe as a whole!!
