Such acrimony and dissension about this topic does suggest that Australia needs to take a new approach to all immigration. To create a larger population, most politicians view high immigration levels, including refugees and asylum seekers, as an integral part of their pursuit of greater economic growth. Because this policy is ultimately unsustainable, let's consider a way of providing refuge to only the most vulnerable. Forget former controversial immigration policies. While not repeating mistakes of the past, Australia could absorb a small portion of the world´s doomed orphaned babies. They would thrive if carefully fostered and supported, and with government and community backing, they would provide the productive and loyal citizens needed for a sustainable future.

Horus,
One wonders if rstuart and others will take any notice of the information you gave in relation to illegal entrants not being exempt from our laws. They seem to claim this often. Are they really ignorant or are they feigning ignorance?

It seems rstuart was completely ignorant of the route the illegals take to reach the southern coast of Indonesia. Did he think they walk, ride camels, coach tour or simply materialise there. Amazing that they can form any opinion with so little knowledge.

Earlier RobP stated "they do nothing wrong" and when one points they do wrong and gives examples, he then claims one is being negative but cannot provide any good or positive characteristics of the illegals.

They all claim we are 'demonizing' the illegals, when in actual fact the illegals give themselve a bad reputation by their own actions. The most casual of research reveals poor character traits.

Anyway I will continue to point out that the illegals are not the poor victims they are portrayed as, but opportunists who take advantage of our easy going nature and that genuine refugees suffer because of this.

>>The most casual of research reveals poor character traits.<<

The most casual of research gives you whatever the populist media happens to be serving up at the time, Banjo. You just latch onto whatever report accords with the predetermined idea you have in your head at the time. Hardly conclusive.

In your case, you should stop being so casual and go meet some of them. Then make your mind up.

Let's through in another sort of post on the same subject - what about the two new arrivals, Trishna and Krishna?
I'd ratgher have them than all the other drop-ins. They have my vote to be able to become Aussies if they want to when they grow up.What say you?

socratease

Let´s have an immigration policy that is only for babies, unlike Trishna and Krishna, who have no one to care for them. This could be be done by arrangement with governments and agencies around the world. With Australian government and community backing, these previously doomed babies can be fostered to willing carers. As a humane and sustainable immigration policy, this would be in the national interest and a preferable alternative to accepting those already dangerously tainted with graft and hate.

Native,what a wonderful idea!!
Then no babies need starve to death or be brutalised and the hate merchants and people smugglers can be kept out

socratease