#1 Comment: Those Who Give the Diagnosis May Not Have the Cure
My comments will be short posts on a topical issue.
In America, it is easy to nod and agree with those upset about the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants.
In Sweden, it is easy to agree with all those pointing out the problems caused by decades of reckless immigration, portrayed in daily reports on mass murders, honour killings and organised crime taking over society. And, yes, nowadays, only the extremes on the so-called left deny the fact that these are imported problems.
In France, the Muslim problem has been on the political agenda for years. The majority of Germans are agitated by violence and terrorism carried out by legal and illegal newcomers. In Britain, they have the same problems —or even worse. In addition, the country struggles with polluted water, decaying housing and massive homelessness.
And many are good at describing and analysing these problems.
But.
However good anyone is at diagnosing a problem, does that mean the same people have the cure?
Sometimes they do. Just as often they don’t.
You probably agree when someone points out the crime and cruelty of flying people to prisons in El Salvador, but does the same person have the cure for illegal immigration? Is going back to “open borders” a smart solution?
Or you may agree that something drastic has to be done about immigration. But is sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda a good idea? And even if you think it is a good idea, how is that scheme supposed to be carried out?
You may agree that the development of wind and solar energy is marred by hasty decisions and fishy investments. But does that give us no other alternative than nuclear energy?
You may agree that homeless people should take more responsibility for their own situation. But does that mean sleeping rough should be a criminal offence?
You may have applauded when Greta Thunberg screamed “How dare you” at a UN summit, but what roadmap does she have to offer? “Take action now” ???
You may feel shaken by the atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza, but what do those “pro-Palestine” protesters want to achieve? Wiping out Israel and all the Jews living there?
My point is not to tell you what to think about any of these issues.
My point is that the next time you nod, smile, and type a “Spot on!” to someone’s savoury diagnosis, pause — before you do the same with their proposed cure.
Thanks for reading!
