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JustAnotherGen

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15. No we can't - force the Europeans to help these people

Reply to Renew Deal (Reply #14)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 10:45 AM

Apr 2015

But we are part of the problem in the region of origin. We are.

My greatest fear is that if Italy enters into an agreement with BOTH governments in Libya - we get uppity and interfere or try to tell them they can't play nice with so and so.

They need to play nice with whatever governments/groups they want to to solve the problem. We have a tendency of washing our hands then getting upset when people solve the problems to the best of their 'situations'.

ETA- and I thank you for your contributions in this thread.

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Should the US help Save These People? - Italy, Migrants, and Libya - some things to consider [View all] JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 OP

absolutely, without a doubt, two things marym625 Apr 2015 #1

I updated my title to reflect the question as you suggested JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #2

I hope it helps marym625 Apr 2015 #4

Why can't Europe handle its own problems? Renew Deal Apr 2015 #3

This is a worldwide problem marym625 Apr 2015 #5

There are a lot of sad stories in the world Renew Deal Apr 2015 #9

Why can't we help? marym625 Apr 2015 #11

We can help and let the Europeans lead. Renew Deal Apr 2015 #13

Like in Ukraine? Octafish Apr 2015 #6

Ukraine is another good example Renew Deal Apr 2015 #10

They make money off war. Octafish Apr 2015 #12

I think there are people there that DO want handle it JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #7

It's a tough situation, but if Italy and France want to turn everyone back, what should the US do? Renew Deal Apr 2015 #14

No we can't - force the Europeans to help these people JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #15

Certainly. As with all refugees, they are fleeing war, oppression and starvation. We care. pampango Apr 2015 #8