11-10-2007, 18:51
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Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
The British Army in Iraq employed a large number of locals as interpreters etc. The situation being as it is there, this is a death warrant. Should we therefore offer them asylum here?
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11-10-2007, 19:02
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
Yes, Of course. We are responsible for their well-being.
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11-10-2007, 19:34
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
i voted dont know.. thing is do we want someone who works for the enemy[which i know is us ] but can you trust a colaborator, or are they good guys trying to sort out there country, pluss are we the enemy or liberators,.
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11-10-2007, 20:59
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
I don't know. If Iraqis weren't recruited for these tasks, would we use British nationals? On the other hand, one would hope many of the Iraqis took these jobs with a desire to improve their country, not merely for the money. If so, job description should clearly state that asylum cannot be expected.
An interesting conundrum!
Last edited by TheNorm; 11-10-2007 at 21:00.
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11-10-2007, 21:46
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
Yes.
If they're at risk because of us, we should be prepared to give them asylum.
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12-10-2007, 07:31
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
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...If they're at risk because of us...
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But that must include half the population of Iraq. At least.
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12-10-2007, 09:16
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
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If Iraqis weren't recruited for these tasks, would we use British nationals?
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No. As it happened, I popped down to Parliament on Tuesday for the lobby of MPs on this topic, and it was clear from the soldiers who spoke about their dealings that the guys we employed were effectively their eyes and ears in an unfamiliar culture. They've saved British soldiers' lives as a result.
Naturally, being the eyes and ears of an unpopular occupier gets you attention from the drill and AK47 set, and a number have already been murdered.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle2630481.ece
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12-10-2007, 09:33
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
They are effectively "fighting" for independance from the Allies at the moment, so should be expected to take on roles that would allow future self-determination... even if that puts them in danger. We can't hold their hands forever. It's their country, they should take responsibilty for it ASAP so that the Allies can come home.
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12-10-2007, 10:19
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Re: Iraqis employed by the British Army etc.
We have a duty of care towards anyone that in anyway helps us and these people should be given whatever protection is needed after working with the british army if that means granting asylum to them so be it.
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