The debate on immigration is the most “demagogic” of debates.
Anyone who talks about “zero” immigration does not live in the real world; they live in their own world, made up of fantasies, concentration camps and a great deal of misery.
The #RN or #LR now pounce on “immigrants” as soon as there is a broken shop window… but forget the 28% of French soldiers who are of Muslim faith, the 15% of doctors (30% in Île-de-France), and the 39% of security agents.
For me, “immigrants” (we always end up targeting the same people when some speak euphemistically of immigrants — it is always the nxxrs and the North Africans presumed to be Muslim — sic, who are in the crosshairs), have above all been work colleagues, friends….
“Me”, “immigrants”, that’s the Arab corner shop open at 2 a.m. in France (the only business available, mind you, North Africans represent about 15% of businesses in France).
For me, “that’s my experience of immigration”, I’m sorry…
Of course the Zyva annoys me like everyone else, but he doesn’t make me forget who I’ve been travelling the road with for a long time, and I don’t understand why he is also de facto denied “all humanity”, treated as “a nothing” that should be eliminated purely and simply.
So no one will send me to kill my neighbour because he has curly hair, I’m sorry.
And I will also find myself at his side to defend him against the wild horde made up of budding Kevin T.s who excuse their own mediocrity so easily.
Because yes, the racist is above all, first and foremost, a mediocre person… because if he weren’t mediocre, it would be him running his shop at 2:30 a.m., him facing patients in French hospitals, and him holding a rifle facing a Russian soldier currently in Estonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heres a set of FAQs on why immigration is often called the most demagogic of debates
1 What does demagogic mean
Demagogic means appealing to peoples emotions fears and prejudices rather than to reason or facts A demagogic debate is one where emotional appeals and scare tactics dominate
2 Why is immigration called the most demagogic debate
Because it touches identity culture jobs and securityissues that stir strong feelings Politicians can easily win support by simplifying complex problems and blaming migrants for them so facts often get pushed aside
3 What is a demagogue
A demagogue is a political leader who gains power by appealing to emotions and prejudices often by scapegoating a group and offering simple solutions to complex problems
4 What are common examples of demagoguery in immigration debates
Calling migrants invaders or vermin claiming they steal jobs or commit crimes without evidence promising to stop them all and using scary numbers or images out of context
5 Why do emotional appeals work so well on immigration
Immigration involves rapid change in communities competition for resources and questions of national identity These trigger instinctive reactions and fearbased messages spread faster than nuanced facts
6 What are the benefits of immigration
Immigrants often fill labor shortages start businesses pay taxes and bring skills and cultural diversity Many studies find they contribute more in taxes than they use in public services
7 What are common problems linked to immigration
Integration challenges pressure on housing and public services in some areas and illegal immigration These are real but usually manageable with good policynot reasons to demonize all migrants
8 Does immigration increase crime
Research in many countries generally finds immigrants commit crimes at similar or lower rates than nativeborn citizens Claims of a migrant crime wave are often exaggerated or misleading
9 Do immigrants take jobs from local workers
Sometimes there is competition in specific sectors but overall immigrants often complement local workers fill shortages and create jobs through entrepreneurship
10 Why do politicians use demagoguery on immigration
Its effective Fear and blame win votes quickly and complex policy solutions are harder to explain than simple slogans
