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Thanks, all.

Well - I can't say that these refugees have been contributing to Danish society as such. They weren't allowed. They've been living in a refugee center all the time without being allowed to take a job and live a normal life. Children have been going to school, though. This is half of the injustice, I think.

I too hope for a civilized outcome. It would be very uncivilized to see armed people using force inside a church, wouldn't it?

Ladies and gentlemen. In this case it's an entirely different matter. We have, as a country, a massive responsibility for the state Iraq is in. Therefore we have an elaborate duty to ensure the safety of these people.

In this case I think my government has made a misjudgment. I will resist - in every legal way.

The immigrant thing is different, in my humble opinion.

According to my beliefs, I must help when I sense that somebody is in need. That is one side of this story.

The other side of the story is the general attitude toward immigration from my government. The attitude seems to be as few immigrants as possible. I am politically in opposition to that attitude. In my opinion we need immigrants. We need immigrants who will participate with the further development of our democracy. We need immigrants who will do a great job in society. We need immigrants who will challenge the norms and ways in this country.

I will always act, if I see somebody in dire straits - and I will continue to think that love for my neighbor into my political convictions.

As Jill says - would you help someone in need if you knew they were in need? And let me add - as an individual and as a country.

I know that neither I, nor my country, can save the world. But we can do our bit.

Here in Europe we have a lot of people from Northern Africa coming in small, crummy boats. Many of those drown on their way to Europe. Some are busted at the shore and send back. But you know what, after risking their lives and being send back - they make the journey again. And again.

They want a future. Simple as that. I know all of Africa can't live in Europe - but I can understand why they try some of them.

If I didn't have a decent future, if I had no hope to make a decent living for myself, I think I would have done the same as a young man.

A whole lot of my grandfather's generation did just that when Europe was suffering. They went to America, and they made America in a way. I think that was mostly because they were generally welcomed.

How can we in Europe expect immigrants to become productive parts of society when the first thing we do to them when they set foot on our soil is to kick them in the ass?

You're right, Jill. Of course.

This is really simple. Or this is really complicated. I know how to deconstruct even the simplest by cutting even the simplest matter into little pieces and look at each piece alone. That way simple things become complicated.

Sometimes I can make a really complicated thing simple by asking only one question, the main one, the core question so to speak. And then let the core answer, the one from the heart, be the right answer.

In this case, Jill, you asked the core question. If I see a person in need, will I help or will I not help?

I'd personally rather make mistakes than be cold-hearted.

Dear Shalaw.

If only people would see you guys not as numbers and cases but individuals, and understand that the west has a great responsibility for what is happening in Iraq.

You have all shown courage and good spirit in seeking shelter in a church. Now it's up to the rest of us to advocate for your cause and help with what we can.

Good luck. May your God be with you.

Thank you for participating, George.

I know. Iraq is, and was, a war-torn country. Lately my country has been present there with weapon and force, too.

I just hope that our presence hasn't been adding too much to the mayhem.