Banksy On Immigrants

[Coss]

The artist, who has never revealed his identity, said "We're often led to believe migration is a drain on the country's resources but Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian migrant.

"Apple is the world's most profitable company, it pays over US$7 billion ($10.4 million) a year in taxes - and it only exists because they allowed in a young man from Homs."

 

 

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[Fiery Jack]

Well-intentioned and pointedly witty as ever, and I normally admire and respect what old Banksy does, but he might not quite have thought this one through?

 

So, we should welcome migrants because some of them might be exceptionally talented and useful and make a lot of money for us?

 

Forgive me if I'm wrong, Banksy mate, but I'm pretty sure that's not the message you intended, and even more sure that's not the reason we should extend human sympathy and kindness to persons fleeing to our shore in fear of their lives.

 

jack