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7. Embassies aren't intended to double as refugee camps

Reply to Karadeniz (Reply #6)

Sat Jan 19, 2019, 09:03 PM

Jan 2019

Potentially thousands of people who would otherwise attempt the arduous journey to America would desend on whatever diplomatic facility we maintained seeking asylum. We would have to provide for them and assure they had protection and safety. They would overwhelm the capabilities of the diplomatic staff and probably put everyone in jeopardy of an attack.

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How does someone seek asylum in their home country [View all] procon Jan 2019 OP

Exactly what I thought snowybirdie Jan 2019 #1

I had visions of a 4 year old little child trotting safely Doreen Jan 2019 #2

And where would they go next? procon Jan 2019 #3

Yeah, I don't think going on the record as seeking asylum TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #5

They can't... Wounded Bear Jan 2019 #4

Perhaps the embassy/consulate is considered u.s. Territory. Karadeniz Jan 2019 #6

Embassies aren't intended to double as refugee camps procon Jan 2019 #7