I think that I may be diving into a political and moral whirlpool here, however with the increasing concern over which is the best way to deal with the Boat People/Asylum Seeker situation, the question needs to be asked: Is there anyone out there who can come up with a sensible solution to this problem, a problem that if left unchecked can risk tearing this country apart?

We are one of many countries in the world that is currently plagued with this moral dilemma. Nobody seems to have the answer to what started off being a trickle of Boat People, and has since grown out of all proportion.

One reason for this mass exodus is that the Middle Eastern countries have become so destabilized by warfare, that the occupants just want to get out and get to a country that may offer them a more peaceful and lucrative lifestyle.

Another reason given is that it is all a carefully orchestrated ploy by the Islamist`s to infiltrate western Christian countries bringing their faith to power.

Whatever the real reason behind this world upset, we cannot at our own peril, simply ignore the situation and hope that it will just go away.

We must remember that every country has it`s own right to protect it`s own border by all means possible, otherwise Passports, Customs, Border Checks and the like would be rendered useless overnight!

A realistic issue that affects Australia is the financial cost to the community of taking in these AS/BP and providing them with the necessities of life, a problem that is already costing the Government and the Taxpayers dearly in what can be considered to be "shaky financial times" ( a world Recession is only a spit away )

The current Federal Government is realistic enough to realize that a country`s economy cannot survive, simply by printing more money, and we are now drowning in debt both Public and Private.
This National indebtedness is going to require some very austere
financial measures, to claw our way back into the black, so can we really afford more financial impost?

"One reason for this mass exodus is that the Middle Eastern countries have become so destabilized by warfare, that the occupants just want to get out and get to a country that may offer them a more peaceful and lucrative lifestyle."

To me this does not ring true because on the boats that arrives in Australia approx 95% on most boats were young men.

In Europe approx 72% of arrivals are men.

Crackup, sad to say it but I think this one will be let go through to the keeper so another generation can deal with it.

We are caught in a dammed if you do/don't situation because on the one hand we have those like ourselves who see the growing need to tighten our borders, and the do gooders who want all humanity to be provided with what we have.

The reality is that I think we will have to wait until our world recession/depression sets in so we can effectively hit rock bottom. Once there people, the do gooders included will be faced with a 'no choice' situation whereby someone at some point will have to make the toughest decision ever, similar to that of Hitler, only for different reasons.

Im of the opinion this is the start of WW111 which is the displacement of millions of people, forcing them to first world countries that are all struggling to cope with expenditure.

The writing is on the wall. Its just that too many cant see it. Not only that, but they are already spitting chips at the proposed cut backs and talk of a GST hike, along with the inclusion of fresh food, not to mention our dwindling health, education and overall strain on welfare.

Sadly, it appears we still are the lucky country, its just that you have to be born elsewhere to share the luck. Cant see that changing soon.

Hi there REHCTUB...

Butch you are so right when you opine '...I'm of the opinion this is the start of WWlll...'. And the attempted Islamisation of many Western Nations by 'force'. All of which are clear indicators that the West is at war, with all those monotheistic countries of the Middle East. It's a pity that many of our political leaders don't acknowledge it, and react accordingly before it's too late ?

Sink the boats. Any sovereign country has the right to protect its borders.

We have the solution.

We applied it, & it worked.

The trick now is to ignore the bleeding hearts, but more importantly, only elect representatives who really do want to stop the boats.

That means don't vote green, they want them.

Don't vote Labor. They pay lip service to stopping the boats, but are more interested in buying the votes of the Muslims now here by not stopping them, rather than actually stopping them.

Don't vote for Turnbull. He also will do anything for a vote. He is not interested in us. His only interests are in legitimising his position as PM, by getting elected himself, & catering to the elite end of town. He has more in common with KRudd than he ever has with us.

Elect this slimeball PM, & the only way to stop the boats he will start running again will be ttbn's system.

Yes I know. We had better start pushing the Nationals to run three cornered contests at elections again. In the meanwhile, better a Labor government by name, than a lefty ratbag leading the coalition