Nice to hear a more balanced view. Problem with news from afar - only the sensational part gets through.
[quote author=Coding Badly link=topic=131835.msg992910#msg992910 date=1352712746]
Criminals amongst refugees is a valid concern. For example, providing refuge for Katrina victims resulted in a very significant increase in murders (and other violent crimes) in Houston.
[/quote]Hmmm... was that infighting amongst the new residents?
Anyhow - back to the OT. There is a difference between the "general populace's" reaction and the offical goverment/state actions. I think Graynomad mostly thought of the latter. My comment was (kinda regret it) towards the former.