Quote Originally Posted by Husar View Post
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The point is that we already have enough to deal with in our own cities - we shouldn't be importing problems.

The point is also that you, and I, and yes Kadagar, are all enlightened humane people - the general population is not anywhere near as forgiving and should not be expected to be.

Quote Originally Posted by HopAlongBunny View Post
Block settlement is not all bad.
The upside is it provides a safe familiar base for immigrants to acclimatize to the culture. It allows government the ability to target funding and programs designed to accelerate and ease the integration process.
The downside (or upside) is the creation of a "brokerage" of political and economic influence.
In party politics it is a rare organizer who will turn down an offer of 1000 votes delivered to a nomination or voting station.
Community leaders (who have mastered the language and norms) trade support for fulfillment or the promise of fulfillment of community needs.
The process is streamlined and fairly efficient but open to corruption. Some would argue that the very possibility of abuse, acts as further incentive to master the new environment.
None of this sounds good, though.

In other news, thousands of people crossed into Croatia today and then hundreds breached the line of riot Police - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34283152

8,900 people in a day who refuse to obey the law and are willing to use violence to get what they feel they are entitled to?

Where's my Toga...