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Originally Posted by peter12
The relational problems involved with the dignity and safety of the human refugees streaming from a conflict we helped to exacerbate should be met with the charity and compassion of wealthy Westerners.
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That's not really answering my question. We contribute to the need for new roads, hospitals, schools etc but as polka mentioned, that is covered through the taxes we pay. What is different about the refugee crisis that means it is not covered by our taxes and should be paid for by private citizens?
I sincerely applaud every citizen who is able to support a refugee family. I wish I were wealthy enough to do it myself, because I believe I would do it. But to suggest that someone must sponsor a refugee first before they can ask the government to do more is just plain silly.