Asylum seekers are welcome, don’t cry about it when your city is absolutely flooded with them – Patrick Christys
Glasgow’s struggle with asylum seekers reveals the harsh reality behind idealistic immigration policies. The city that proudly declared itself a sanctuary now buckles under the strain of 4,000 arrivals, with council leaders admitting they’ve hit breaking point. Homeless migrants wander streets already struggling to house local residents, while social services stretch beyond capacity.
This crisis exposes the fundamental flaw in Scotland’s approach – open-door rhetoric without infrastructure to match. The same politicians who condemned UK immigration controls now beg Westminster to pause arrivals, their lofty principles crumbling against practical realities. A care home meant for elderly Scots now eyes conversion to refugee housing, symbolizing the painful trade-offs communities face.
The human costs multiply daily – from the schoolgirl raped by a failed asylum seeker to the hotel stabbing that ended in police gunfire. These tragedies fuel understandable anger among Glaswegians watching their city transform. The bitter irony? Those who shouted loudest about Britain’s “moral duty” now seek the very protections they denied other communities.
Glasgow’s lesson is clear: compassion without common sense becomes cruelty. True humanitarianism requires honest planning – proper vetting, fair distribution, and most importantly, the resources to successfully integrate newcomers. Anything less betrays both vulnerable migrants and struggling locals. The city’s current chaos serves as a warning to all nations grappling with migration – lofty ideals mean nothing without the hard work of practical solutions.
