A refugee father desperately tries to keep his baby above water

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Yesterday, a boat carrying refugees, including children, capsized in Greek waters. Many were rescued, but at least 10 refugees drowned, among them a child, according to euronews. 68 were rescued by the Greek coastguard, and the remaining migrants were able to swim to safety in Farmakonisi, Turkey. 

 Although many European countries have opened their borders after pressure from both refugees and the international community, we still, unfortunately, see incidents like this happen regularly. No one should have to suffer a like this; to trade one method of death for another.

 Yes, we may not know the effects such a huge influx of refugees will have on the future of European countries like Germany, and there may be those who will take advantage of the situation for their own nefarious purposes, but as someone who lives in a Western country, I believe it is our duty to help those who seek it. To help those who are so desperate, that the idea of braving a treacherous journey for the slim chance of safety is more appealing then staying in their current situation. How desperate must one be in order to do this?

 Pictured above: a refugee father desperately tries to keep his baby above water.






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