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> For Romania up to now it's mostly criminals who travel. That's both offensive and unsupportable, and I've downvoted you on that basis. This kind of bigotry
by _petronius 8y ago
> For Romania up to now it's mostly criminals who travel.
That's both offensive and unsupportable, and I've downvoted you on that basis.
This kind of bigotry against Romanians and other eastern Europeans, especially the Polish, on the basis of their perceived "criminality" or "they took our jobs"-type mentality deserves to be called out wherever it crops up, because it isn't true, it's pretty racist, and it's part of a culture of dog-whistle nationalism that is quite harmful.
- reacweb 8y agoThere's an upsurge in burglaries in France and Romanians are often quoted by Police as responsible. European rules authorize Polish to come to work in France and go back in Poland to spend their money. I hope hacker news is a place where we can discuss about these subjects without veing accused of racism. Burglaries are a problem for France and also for Romania. I think both countries should work together to fight this kind of criminality. Polish mobility is an expected consequence of free market and all the short term problems should disappear with time.
- Theodores 8y agoI have met many hard working, extremely well educated Romanian programmers. They don't get mentioned in the Daily Mail though, despite their work life balance, contribution to society and polite ways.