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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Kev Murphy on November 05, 2016, 08:31:31 PM

Title: Food for thought.
Post by: Kev Murphy on November 05, 2016, 08:31:31 PM

These aren't Syrians, Libyans or Africans; they are Europeans  trying to get to North Africa during WWII. 
 
Next time we think of closing borders, we might want to check with our grandparents, first.

(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s277/cool_blue_ice_2002/Refugees.jpg)
 

Title: Re: Food for thought.
Post by: Biggles on November 05, 2016, 08:53:04 PM

It's actually Albania in 1991.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/pictures-of-albanians-fleeing-for-italian-coast-remind-us-that-seeking-refuge-is-nothing-new/news-story/fd1467dfbb7fb96d36876bf9ea8c7cf3 (http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/pictures-of-albanians-fleeing-for-italian-coast-remind-us-that-seeking-refuge-is-nothing-new/news-story/fd1467dfbb7fb96d36876bf9ea8c7cf3)

But the commonly shared Facebook version apparently has more appeal in 2016.

Title: Re: Food for thought.
Post by: Gadget on November 05, 2016, 08:55:25 PM

Regardless of where and when, humans in distress need help.
"Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."

Cheers,
Gary

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