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Originally Posted by traveller
  why does every other thread get a political slant?
FWIW
1. It's not illegal to seek asylum
2. They are refugees not tourists (over 90% are deemed genuine once they have their claims assessed).
3. Refugees are displaced people mostly from war torn countries such as iraq and afghanistan - wars we are in because of our alliance with US.
4. 10 time more people came in on "student" and "tourist" visas via the airport.
Off topic now, but you get my points.
Bo  |
If they were genuine refugees they would not be able to pay $10,000 plus for a 'ticket'.