We fought for our country, why can't everyone else do the same? (revolution, economy)

[Northeastah]

Why does the world have to shelter refugees from Africa and the ME? Why can't they fight like we did the British?

[GoCardinals]

Originally Posted by Northeastah

Why does the world have to shelter refugees from Africa and the ME? Why can't they fight like we did the British?

But we came as 'refugees', the term was sugar coated as "Pilgrims".

[GnomadAK]

Option #1-take up arms against fanatics that enjoy killing, raping and destroying, then rebuild your shattered country from what is left.

Option #2-leave, go to Europe knowing that Europe may not make you feel welcome but likely won't let you starve.

Option #1 sounds like effort and that isn't what MENA people are interested in.

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by Northeastah

Why does the world have to shelter refugees from Africa and the ME? Why can't they fight like we did the British?

Why do we keep destroying their countries and toppling their governments?

[Roaddog]

Originally Posted by Northeastah

Why does the world have to shelter refugees from Africa and the ME? Why can't they fight like we did the British?

I could never see this happening in the USA, I've wondered the same thing

[Northeastah]

Originally Posted by GoCardinals

But we came as 'refugees', the term was sugar coated as "Pilgrims".

Not really apples to apples.

[Northeastah]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

Why do we keep destroying their countries and toppling their governments?

So what African countries fit this description?

And Syria? when did we destroy Syria?

[Londoncowboy30]

Originally Posted by Northeastah

Why does the world have to shelter refugees from Africa and the ME? Why can't they fight like we did the British?

What do you mean by fight the British?

[Northeastah]

Originally Posted by Londoncowboy30

What do you mean by fight the British?

Interesting question.

American Revolution History - American Revolution - HISTORY.com

[NJBest]

Economics. At the time we fought the British, we were propped up by the British economy. As the British were siphoning sugar (for rum), tea, spices and precious metals from India, the coastal colonies played a large role in importing the goods to mainland for resale to other regions. No one is propping up these other nations with an abundance of stolen resources and as a result, they cannot afford to fight.