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Eastern Europe isn't very interested in Muslim immigration, and I can't blame them if we look at the integration problems we face with Muslims in Western Europe
by wsc981 11y ago
Eastern Europe isn't very interested in Muslim immigration, and I can't blame them if we look at the integration problems we face with Muslims in Western Europe. [0][1].
Also, remember that the Balkan countries has had much tensions between Muslim populations and others in the past. Many non-Muslims in these countries share the same feelings [2].
I believe immigration without integration (which is happening in Western Europe) might eventually cause a civil war; it's already breaking down the social cohesion in Western European countries. At the same time the large amount of immigrants, who tend to make heavily use of social benefits and healthcare without providing much economic benefits, will destroy the welfare state [3] (Dutch article).
I know I'm not voicing a popular opinion (yet!), but I believe it's the truth and therefore needs to be said.
By the way, I should note I have no problem with hard working immigrants that want to contribute to society and make an effort to integrate. For example, I have huge respect for the Polish workers that have come to The Netherlands to work in the greenhouses for a minimum wage. These people work hard and don't appear much in criminal statistics. They also tend to learn Dutch and because of the shared cultural background they integrate much easier.
I will personally try to help a Thai lady who also made a big effort in learning the Dutch language and adopting Dutch culture. Sadly she works for very little money and most of what she makes, she tries to send to her family (parents, son, grandson) in Thailand. But I have a huge respect for her and hopefully I can help her have an easier live in The Netherlands.
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[0]: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/13/world/europe/eastern-europe-migrant-refugee-crisis.html http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/13/world/europe/eastern-europ...
[1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/world/europe/despite-shrinking-populations-eastern-europe-resists-accepting-migrants.html http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/world/europe/despite-shrin...
[2]: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/sep/20/refugees-hungary-croatia-muslims-tensions http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/sep/20/refugee...
[3]: http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4504/Economie/article/detail/4163749/2015/10/15/Hoeveel-kost-een-gevluchte-Syrier-eigenlijk-echt.dhtml http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/4504/Economie/article/detail/41637...
- dasboth 11y agoYour opinion might not be popular in general, but I don't see how immigration can be feasible/sustainable without integration. Surely it's beneficial for both parties that immigrants try to integrate. I realise some of these people end up in Western Europe out of necessity rather than choice, but more should be done to integrate them.