Reject refugee proposal

What you need to know:

  • One member of the party has even suggested that Danish aid to Kenya be cut if the proposal is rejected. Kenyan pride and dignity cannot be purchased for any amount of money.

The proposal by a Danish opposition coalition that Somali refugees in the country be sent to Kenya is preposterous.

Even worse is the insulting suggestion that Kenyan objections to the move could be overcome in exchange for the right amount of money.

Ordinarily, those would be dismissed as the ranting of a lunatic fringe that do not deserve to be dignified with any response. The outrageous proposals are, however, coming from a party that seems poised to form the next government.

That is why Danish People’s Party must be told in no uncertain terms that the proposal is totally unacceptable to the people and government of Kenya.

Kenya is not a dumping ground for detritus from Denmark or any other country and will not accept suggestions that border on racism.

One member of the party has even suggested that Danish aid to Kenya be cut if the proposal is rejected. Kenyan pride and dignity cannot be purchased for any amount of money.

The Danish people should note that if they vote that party into office, it will be at serious risk to relations with Kenya. They should know that choices have consequences.