• JasSmith@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      You appear to be conflating economic migrants with refugees. I expect you to understand that both of those are immigrants. Are you just disagreeing with the English language now that it’s not convenient?

      • Bernie Ecclestoned@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        The difference in literacy is what we’re discussing.

        Immigrants are:

        An immigrant is someone who makes a conscious decision to leave his or her home and move to a foreign country with the intention of settling there. Immigrants often go through a lengthy vetting process to immigrate to a new country. Many become lawful permanent residents and eventually citizens.

        They will have a higher literacy level than someone fleeing Afghanistan. It’s pretty fucking obvious. Perhaps you should take some time to learn the differences between refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants.

        https://www.rescue.org/uk/article/migrants-asylum-seekers-refugees-and-immigrants-whats-difference