Migrants

The trouble is, what sort of message is Germany sending to those thinking about making life threatening trips across the Mediterranean by pledging  to take 800,000?

Just sayin...

I think it's painting a very good image of Europe as a liberal, Christian continent that welcomes victims of war with open arms.

Is it not just a symptom of guilt for having contributed to starting it in the firs place? 

What's the difference between Europe's role in North Africa and Russia's in the Crimea? I put it to you, that there's very little.

There is undoubtably a sense of responsibility resounding throughout the European nations. Not just because of any political impact they may have had but also because its the humanitarian thing to do.

German should be congratulated on taking a lead in this.

And as for Germany sending out messages to encourage those to risk theri lives, well, staying in a war torn country is risking your life too!

At least Russia are involved in contributing to it now with airstrikes.

All these governments are as bad as one another it would seem.

Whatever the cause, I think that it's amazing that Germany is going to take up to 1.5 million refugees. Merkel for a Nobel Peace Prize?

I was reading that she's coming under increasing pressure to stem the flow. I personally don't think that a very public open door policy is particularly good for Germany. It could lead to some serious social strains.

I feel sorry for the villages that have been swamped in the south of the country. I put myself in the same position and it makes me feel very sad.