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It’s caused a divide because the number of current economic refugees is relatively small. Thus many people thought it was possible to have them stay in the firs
by kabwj 7y ago
It’s caused a divide because the number of current economic refugees is relatively small. Thus many people thought it was possible to have them stay in the first world. Hence the divide in public opinion. But I believe that if the estimates are right, the number of climate refugees will be so high that people will more or less agree that it’s better to close the border in that situation.
- inflatableDodo 7y ago>the number of current economic refugees is relatively small Interesting way to describe people fleeing war.
- kache_ 7y agoEconomic refugees don't have it good either. Starving and dying from disease isn't easy.
- inflatableDodo 7y agoIf you are travelling because otherwise you will starve while dying from disease, you are a refugee. Economic migration generally assumes that you are not likely to die from returning. I do not think it is that wise to conflate the terms.
- Scoundreller 7y agoBeing too poor to not have enough food, or experiencing a crop failure, does not meet official definitions of refugee eligibility: https://www.unrefugees.org/refugee-facts/what-is-a-refugee/ https://www.unrefugees.org/refugee-facts/what-is-a-refugee/
- inflatableDodo 7y agoIt does meet common dictionary definitions though - https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/refugee https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/refugee
- Scoundreller 7y agoYour link’s definition limits it to issues of war, persecution or natural disasters. A crop failure might be a natural disaster, but lots of other causes of starvation that are not. Main point is, if you’re seeking refuge, try to put a clear-cut reason down rather than something debatable, but sensible, like absolute poverty.