The Icelandic government is reconsidering its national refugee quota after a social media campaign resulted in over 11,000 Icelanders offering up a room in their homes to refugees.
As Europe struggles to cope with unprecedented levels of those seeking shelter, residents of the sparsely populated Nordic island country resorted to direct action to pressure their leaders.
Iceland was recently awarded the title of “most peaceful country” in the Global Peace Index, with Syria ranking the least peaceful. With a population of 330,000 — less than many European cities — the country’s government had previously stated it could only take in 50 people this year.
Taking matters into their own hands, over 16,000 Icelanders joined a Facebook page created on Sunday to pressurize the Icelandic government into accepting more refugees.
In addition to offering rooms in homes, people have pledged financial support with air fares, language teaching, clothing, food, and toys, and the page has been inundated with messages of gratitude from Syrians, some of whom are writing from refugee camps.
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Outta be interesting to see the stories from here in 2 - 3 years...
ReplyDeleteGood point. But, but, but we didn't know............ Well, TS imbeciles.
DeleteThey can forget about winning that most peaceful country title again if they import all those jihadist savages.
ReplyDeleteYou got it! :)
DeleteIceland? I was thinking more like Antarctica would be a nice place for our muzzie brothers to settle.
ReplyDeleteSee? You come up with the best ideas. :) Is a Zoomie graphic in order?
DeleteRayciss!
Delete...but you got me thinkin'...
"Antarctica Tourism Bureau" has a certain ring to it.
A Ha!! My posting fingers eagerly await your masterpiece. :)
DeleteHow about a compromise, send them to Greenland instead?
ReplyDeleteAs long as it's frozen. :)
DeleteAnd now each and every one of those "Icelanders" who volunteered a room should get an immigrant to put in it.
ReplyDelete& they get to support them with no help from the government.
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