People need to work out their own problems in their
own country? Not when we interfere in their affairs
and go into their countries and take over their affairs.
We should not abandon those that worked with us and whose
lives are in danger as a result.

I have had a relative stay in my home, whilst they were working locally. It did mean some sacrifices for myself and it wasn't always easy, but overall it was fine. There were also benefits as I appreciate being around family members.

This person is now living freely, with their own partner and family, so assistance provided by one can lead to a better life in the future and I was very happy I was able to be part of that process.

I know of people who have taken in refugees for short term periods in their homes when they have had nowhere else to live. They were very willing to do so, in some cases with larger families. I agree people should be willing to respect the rules of one's household and you will find most will do that, including people from Afghanistan, particularly refugees. They are very nice people to get on with.

Paul,
Rest easy, the ‘me’ was an error caused by the habit this I-pad has of correcting things, I typed ‘em as in you keep ‘em.

Dear Nathan,

«I know of people who have taken in refugees for short term periods in their homes when they have had nowhere else to live. They were very willing to do so, in some cases with larger families.»

When my mother was about 6 years old, my grandparents took refugees into their home: they kicked my mother out of her room and gave it to the refugees, which were dirty and full with lice from their long sea journey. My mother received a tiny empty chamber instead were she was lonely and had only cats for company.

Yuyutsu,

I can't support what happened to your mother and grandmother, but you may like to know I am a member of a refugee support group and since I have been involved providing refugee support (in Australia) for a long time none of that has occurred (including myself).

People are thrown out of properties/homes every day for a range of reasons by warfare, the military, violence from a partner, landlords, governments, for road upgrades, property developments and a lack of ability to pay rent.

There are no doubt a range of other reaons. I can't list them all here.

During my long time of supporting refugees in Australia, all have been very nice people to get on with. What happens in other circumstances (where the outcomes are poor) I cannot speak for these or do them any credit.

I think what the well-meaning need to keep in mind is the very real possibility that not all refugees are refugees. They've learnt that in other countries & they'e closing the borders.
Far more screening needs to happen & the local refugee support groups must come to realise & accept that.
I still have family & friends in Europe who are dismayed at the acting many refugees put on.
One can't help feeling for the children & any children let into Australia should be attending Australian Public Schools not indoctrination centres in the various enclaves.
Any parents who don't want their children to grow up in our society, should be given an ultimatum to stay & comply or get repatriated to a society they feel is better for their children !