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It wouldn't be appropriate if every immigrant were a refugee. But, categorically, this is false: “The number one reason why people leave Syria is not the bombs
by asgardiator 10y ago
It wouldn't be appropriate if every immigrant were a refugee. But, categorically, this is false:
“The number one reason why people leave Syria is not the bombs or the food or the cold, it’s because they want to find educational opportunities for their children,” Mr. Møller explains. “Every refugee is a migrant. Not every migrant is a refugee.” [ http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/05/15/un-director-admits-syrians-not-fleeing-war-gulf-countries-havent-taken-single-one/ http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/05/15/un-director-admit... ]
"Six out of 10 migrants to Europe come for 'economic reasons' and are not refugees" - EU Vice President Frans Timmermans [ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/six-out-of-10-migrants-to-europe-come-for-economic-reasons-and-are-not-refugees-eu-vice-president-a6836306.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/six-out-of-10... ]
"The diversity of asylum applications shows the migrant crisis is driven by more than just Syria’s collapse.... Only 21 per cent were from Syria." [ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/11877088/Not-every-migrant-is-fleeing-Syrias-war.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/11877088/N... ]
The vast majority of immigrants are simply looking to take advantage of European Union countries' superior infrastructure and aid/benefit programs.