Do we forgive and forget and welcome them back ?
Or do "Actions have Consequences."
I should preface my reply.Its good to be patriotic and love one's country.Whoever,wherever.With this we need to be curious and respectful of all nationalities,religions and people everywhere.
That said I feel .We need to forgive and forget.To err is human,forgive divine .However actions do have consequences and they should not be allowed back.Two supporting reasons .Firstly it sends out a wrong message.If one robbed a bank and was told you are a nice person and you know what ?.You do not have to go to prison.The banks would be bankrupt in a week.
Also I feel maybe 98% would be successfully rehabilitated in the community.All it takes is for one or two people to be seriously radicalized again.If they misbehaved on a big scale.
This would lead to increase in the ultra far right and destabilize the whole of the United Kingdom.Why take a chance?.
Thirdly look at USA.Russians make up one of the highest intakes.A fraction will be sleepers for Russian FSB. The Intelligence services do not have the manpower to keep tabs on everyone.
M15/M16 in England have the same problem.Budgets.No country would allow them back.Please name one if you disagree.
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