Bravo to Pope Francis, Angela Merkel and so many ordinary Germans and Austrians who have welcomed refugees into their lands. Kudos to those American politicians acknowledging that we should accept more Syrian refugees – the U.S. has admitted only 1,500 since the war started four years ago, which is pathetic. If you have a heart, you’re moved by the refugees. But if you have a head, you also know that welcoming them in Germany won’t…
Compassion for refugees isn’t enough
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