We, the undersigned, call upon the Isle of Man Government to reconsider offering to take a fair share of Syrian refugees fleeing war and persecution through the UK's Syrian Vulnerable Person's Resettlement Scheme. This would mean a commitment of approximately 25 refugees coming to live here by 2020. (There are individuals and companies on the Island who have offered enough housing, resources & support services for far more than the 25 refugees we are asking for. This is an opportunity for the Isle of Man to show that, as a mature and responsible society, we are willing to offer sanctuary to innocent victims of war and persecution.) PETITION IS NOW CLOSED - Together with paper signatures we have over 1000 supporters and we will be handing in the petition early in 2017. THANK YOU !
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Happy to house a mother and a small child for a short time, before they find a home. I only have room for one that number in my cottage.
Living in Budapest at the moment, where refugees are not welcome. I hope that the Isle of Man can show more compassion to those who have lost everything.
Even 25 by 2020 is pathetic. Lots of internees were accommodated in WW2. The buildings couldn't be commandeered in the same way but what about using some empty hotels, e.g.Castle Mona?
These are real people real families. In past year I have helped the refugees in Hegyeshalom Hungary and in Calais and Dunkirk. Many were highly skilled and we'll educated. They could be an asset to the island.
Just seen the hell that is Aleppo on the 10 o'clock news. I hope we can find it within ourselves to offer a Manx welcome to a couple of dozen who have managed to escape that nightmare. Times may be tough here but it's all relative.
let these poor people in
This is insanity! Pathetic liberal signalling encouraging 'refugees' from far off into our nations will destroy our nations and our culture. The widespread and horrific consequences are already apparent throughout Europe and America - you people are creating conditions where refugees are increasingly hated with violent passion! The whole concept of refuge,and hospitality is being undermined and belittled in the rush to destroy indigenous European populations and culture.
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We, the undersigned, call upon the Isle of Man Government to reconsider offering to take a fair share of Syrian refugees fleeing war and persecution through the UK's Syrian Vulnerable Person's Resettlement Scheme. This would mean a commitment of approximately 25 refugees coming to live here by 2020. (There are individuals and companies on the Island who have offered enough housing, resources & support services for far more than the 25 refugees we are asking for. This is an opportunity for the Isle of Man to show that, as a mature and responsible society, we are willing to offer sanctuary to innocent victims of war and persecution.) PETITION IS NOW CLOSED - Together with paper signatures we have over 1000 supporters and we will be handing in the petition early in 2017. THANK YOU !
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Reached 100 supporters
October 4, 2016
50 Comments
This petition asks the IOM to help just a small number of refugees, it is the very least we should be doing. We live in a beautiful safe place that should be a place of healing and refuge for people - particularly children - traumatised by war and loss.
Happy to house a mother and a small child for a short time, before they find a home. I only have room for one that number in my cottage.
Living in Budapest at the moment, where refugees are not welcome. I hope that the Isle of Man can show more compassion to those who have lost everything.
Even 25 by 2020 is pathetic. Lots of internees were accommodated in WW2. The buildings couldn't be commandeered in the same way but what about using some empty hotels, e.g.Castle Mona?
These are real people real families. In past year I have helped the refugees in Hegyeshalom Hungary and in Calais and Dunkirk. Many were highly skilled and we'll educated. They could be an asset to the island.
Just seen the hell that is Aleppo on the 10 o'clock news. I hope we can find it within ourselves to offer a Manx welcome to a couple of dozen who have managed to escape that nightmare. Times may be tough here but it's all relative.
let these poor people in
This is insanity! Pathetic liberal signalling encouraging 'refugees' from far off into our nations will destroy our nations and our culture. The widespread and horrific consequences are already apparent throughout Europe and America - you people are creating conditions where refugees are increasingly hated with violent passion! The whole concept of refuge,and hospitality is being undermined and belittled in the rush to destroy indigenous European populations and culture.
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This petition asks the IOM to help just a small number of refugees, it is the very least we should be doing. We live in a beautiful safe place that should be a place of healing and refuge for people - particularly children - traumatised by war and loss.