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[WillowTree]

12. "When you say adapt, do you mean abandon all that gives them identity?"

No. I mean don't go over to someone else's house and expect them to abandon their culture to accommodate you. It's entirely possible for people to emigrate and become part of the society of the place they now want to call home without losing themselves. I work with and have lots of friends among my co-workers who came from Japan and India who are able to embrace our culture and, in doing so, add to it by bringing new and interesting insights and customs to the table.

I'm from Chicago and there is a huge Polish population here. And they've brought their heritage along with them and share foods and holidays and customs with anyone in the area, but have also honored and became and energetic part of the communities they found here.

Bottom line, the refugees certainly don't have to give up being who they are, but they would do well not to disrespect the societies that are taking them in. It's entirely unreasonable on the part of some of them, who are getting plenty of press, to expect to be afforded more respect by their hosts than they are willing to show themselves.

".......the misogyny free culture of the West?". Cool! Kudos! Way to twist someone's words!! I neither said nor implied any such thing. But I'll take the level of misogyny we experience in the West over being required to be veiled and shrouded and not being allowed to drive or have my own money.......not to mention the charming custom of "honor" killings any day of the week and twice on Sunday, thankyouverymuch.