7 of the worst reactions to the Syrian refugee crisis
While many have opened their hearts to welcome and support refugees, others have responded in very disappointing ways. 2015-10-12 12:00 Jason Lemon
While many groups and individuals have opened up their hearts in the face of the overwhelming Syrian refugee crisis, for a disappointing number, it’s just encouraged xenophobia and racism.
Here are seven of the most disappointing and disturbing reactions.
1. Donald Trump (U.S. businessman and presidential candidate)
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2. Toshiko Hasumi (Japanese artist)
Right-wing Japanese artist Toshiko Hasumi seems to think Syrian children are choosing to be refugees for all the benefits it provides. Say what?
The caption with this cartoon reads, “I want to live a safe and clean life, eat gourmet food, go out, wear pretty things, and live a luxurious life… all at the expense of someone else. I have an idea. I’ll become a refugee,” according to the BBC.
Although the artist argued she didn’t specifically label the girl as Syrian, she admits to have modeling the image after a photo of refugee child living in Lebanon. Clarifying her position further, Hasumi claimed she was only attacking “fake refugees”. Apparently she believes some people are just fleeing bombed out homes, bullets and dead family members for kicks and giggles. (リンク先に続きあり)
7 of the worst reactions to the Syrian refugee crisis
While many have opened their hearts to welcome and support refugees, others have responded in very disappointing ways. 2015-10-12 12:00 Jason Lemon
While many groups and individuals have opened up their hearts in the face of the overwhelming Syrian refugee crisis, for a disappointing number, it’s just encouraged xenophobia and racism.
Here are seven of the most disappointing and disturbing reactions.
1. Donald Trump (U.S. businessman and presidential candidate)
中略
2. Toshiko Hasumi (Japanese artist)
Right-wing Japanese artist Toshiko Hasumi seems to think Syrian children are choosing to be refugees for all the benefits it provides. Say what?
The caption with this cartoon reads, “I want to live a safe and clean life, eat gourmet food, go out, wear pretty things, and live a luxurious life… all at the expense of someone else. I have an idea. I’ll become a refugee,” according to the BBC.
Although the artist argued she didn’t specifically label the girl as Syrian, she admits to have modeling the image after a photo of refugee child living in Lebanon. Clarifying her position further, Hasumi claimed she was only attacking “fake refugees”. Apparently she believes some people are just fleeing bombed out homes, bullets and dead family members for kicks and giggles. (リンク先に続きあり)
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