Is giving shelter to refugee a bad thing?

My issue in the USA, is that we have starving families not taking care of here. Plus, we have an overabundance of illegals already draining the system. Now we are expected to take in more people and have them support by the government who hates us. Plus, putting up with those trying to force their religion on others. Sounds like a big mess to me.

It is like asking if you would hit the stick that is hitting you, or the person holding that stick. The refugee problem worldwide, is a two way thing. It emanates from the persecution of an individual, to an extent, that he has to flee his home and hearth, for a distant, an unknown land. Until a comity of nations-an exhaustive and all including one-comes to an agreement- to rap the persecuting nation for creating strife and mayhem- this problem is sure to persist.

I always like the thought of helping out so If given some chances and if I'm not busy, I would really choose to volunteer some generous acts.

It is not a bad thing. But it brings in its own set of problems. Can we arrange for food, clothing, shelter, medicines, and education of so many additional people? Remember, those numbers will not remain stagnant, meaning there will be marriages, and new children in picture. Then there is a question of employment. When local people find their jobs going to outsiders, they start resenting them. This leads to law and order problems. If the refugee does not find job, and cannot earn enough, he or she may take up illegal jobs, and that is another reason such influx is resented. Finally, there is cultural shock. In west, people wear clothes differently and live differently. In east, people live differently. Somethings may be read differently by easterners, leading to other complications. Religion is another thing that become a source of fear creator rather than peace creator. Coming to your question, yes they need to be helped. Five years limit is good. I think within this period, the UN should find a solution for such refugees such as finding them a place to stay and pursue their profession. Having said that, it looks nice on paper. When it comes to practical implementation, it is a tall order, very tall order.

I hear you but i guess I understand the defendant's plight as well. You see, refugees are those who are residing in a country on temporary basis but the refugees flooding the gates of Europe are there with one intention. Assimilating into European citizenry. This can set back the European standards of living badly since it is all possible due to a very skilled and limited population. Ushering in 1000s of refugees who do not intend to go back ever ( let's face it, Europe is a dream come true, even for us Indians ) and are going to the extent of even converting themselves into Christianity by the hundreds just so that they can give the excuse of religious persecution is wrong. But yes, much of the problem created in those parts of the world bear a direct relation with European and American interventions and hence they do bear the responsibility of rehabilitating them. No one can deny that fact!