July 28th 2024.
The idea of joining the Schengen Agreement to stop traffickers has been brought up. Some suggest that allowing those seeking asylum to do so on the European mainland would be a more humane solution. Others have proposed that they go to a British embassy in their own country, but this may not be possible for those coming from countries like Afghanistan or Syria.
Joining the Schengen Agreement would not require the UK to be a part of the EU, as Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland are members. However, it is likely that those who supported Brexit would not be in favor of this idea. It would mean that people could freely travel to the UK by purchasing ferry tickets, which may not sit well with some.
One argument for joining the Schengen Agreement is that it would eliminate the need for traffickers to bring people into the UK. Currently, these individuals need a visa to enter the UK, but they can travel freely within Europe once they arrive in countries such as Greece, Italy, or Spain. This provides an opportunity for traffickers to smuggle people into the UK from the French coast.
Of course, joining Schengen would also mean that the Border Force would need to be vigilant in checking for those who do not have a right to remain in the UK. This is something they already do, but it may need to be increased. However, some argue that if migrants were able to come to the UK more easily and see that it is not the "land of milk and honey" they thought it would be, it may lessen the appeal for them to come in the first place.
Moving on to other topics, it is currently not possible to make an asylum application from a safe country. This would automatically be rejected. Some argue that forcing the long-term sick to look for jobs in order to lower welfare costs and reduce the need for immigrant labor could be harmful. Others believe that immigrants can be beneficial for the economy and should not be demonized.
On the topic of Just Stop Oil activists, there is a debate about whether they are peaceful protesters or criminals. Some argue that their planned disruptive protests would harm others and therefore do not qualify as peaceful protests. Others believe that they are trying to bring attention to the serious issue of climate change, but their methods may not be effective. Engaging in practical solutions is necessary to address this issue.
In other news, a soldier was recently stabbed by a masked man on a motorbike. The police are saying it may be "mental health-related," but some argue that this may just be an excuse for violent behavior. Meanwhile, there are discussions about the financial support for the royal family and the possibility of using a decommissioned barge to house them and reduce their expenses. On a lighter note, there is a debate about whether cats are considerate enough to bury their own feces in their owners' gardens. What are your thoughts?
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