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My Thoughts on the Migrant Crisis in Europe by Olarewaju Precious Olaniyi

Honestly its amazing how world leaders address issues sometimes, European leaders want to address the growing migrant crisis without addressing the on-going war in Syria which is the biggest contributor to the incredible explosion in the number of migrants arriving the shores of Europe finding solace and peace. I think these leaders need to be honest, this issue can only and must be addressed from source, a return of peace to Syria through an agreement between Iran and Russia-backed Assad Regime and Western-backed Syrian Rebel Coalition Forces, seems to be the LIKELIEST path to return of peace in Syria since it seems defeating the Assad's regime is growing increasingly unlikely, and peace in Syria is the ultimate solution to the exploding migrant crisis in Europe.  I don't want to sound as if i am singling out Syria on this issue, but again, Syria is apparently the biggest contributor to the explosion in the number of migrants arriving the shores of Europe, and this emphasizes ...

BEFORE YOU INCITE VIOLENCE AGAINST SOUTH AFRICANS by Olarewaju Olaniyi

“Economic downturns have moral consequences: as people feel insecure and unhappy, charitable donations fall, nepotism, racism and other forms of intolerance and close-mindedness arise, and with them anti-democratic forces.” :---- Benjamin Friedman 1. We cannot repay violence by violence, you can't right injustice by embarking on the same injustice you are complaining against and two wrongs will not make a right. I understand how bitter our people feel watching footage of the terror unleashed on foreigners in South Africa especially African migrants; we have seen the abundance of hate not only in words but also in deeds. They kill, maim and loot at will, all in the name of foreigners taking their jobs. 2. The people carrying out this dastard acts are the same people who will tell you terrorist will rot in hell, so now i ask myself, who is a terrorist? Those animals in human skin in South Africa forgot that a terrorist is not only someone who tries to hijack a plane to prove ...