Macron said in a speech at the George Washington University that 90% of refugees coming to Europe are not refugees but economic migrants.
A student in the crowd then asked;
The mass immigration from Africa has led to an increase in violence, crime and terror in Europe and also rapes to the point where women are afraid to leave the house, as well as antisemitism is on the rise.
The female student asked what is his government doing to secure national security in France.
Macron answers;
I am absolutely not naive. We need security, especially for women.
And then he added;
However, I don't think these phenomena is connected to immigration. Why? Becasue this is not something new, and we have had this problem for years, if not decades. Europe must take the blame for the riots and violence.
He continued;
It is because of lack of opportunity. We have failed at integrating these people. What we must do is fight against discrimination. I want my country to accept the maximum number of people who want to come here. 90% of africans are coming from economic hardship, and even though you want, you cant accept everyone into your country.
MY COMMENT:
Except for the last part there, where he racistly says that we cannot accept everyone, I agree with him. Of course we can accept everyone. If we share the space, let's say there are 1 billion people in Africa and only 500 million in the much richer Europe - my feelings tell me that we could and should accept at least 250 million.
Other than that he is right. It is fully our responsibility that integration has failed. I don't see how the migrants themselves have any responsiblity. They suffer from genetical post traumatic stress in their DNA from the slavery that they ancestors were victims of. And also..why is it their responsiblity to do anything with their situation? They came HERE didn't they ? That's an effort.
So..I like the message, but I think he is being way too negative. We should be accepting 250 million, at the LEAST.
Thoughts? Please don't disagre too much with me, as this is my safe space. I don't want opinions from people who disagree too much.
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