>Or, you know, have some humanity and let them come ashore anyway. But practical humanity needs to be backed up by resources to provide to the new arrivals, no

>Or, you know, have some humanity and let them come ashore anyway. But practical humanity needs to be backed up by resources to provide to the new arrivals, not just thoughts and prayers: housing, energy, schooling, medical care, jobs, etc. Those aren't in excess supply right now. Many EU countries, like Italy, have seen a Real GDP per capita stagnation since 2008. Since covid and the war, most Europeans have taken a real hit on their wallets and the social services. If you're stretched thin, with not enough to go around for the locals, they might not accept your humanitarian efort towards outsiders as being in their best interest, and vote for some rightwing muppet with a funny moustache in your place. Not the scenario we need right now.