http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8132084.stm
Basically Italy has decided to criminalise illegal immigration, punishable by a hefty fine and presumable deportation, and harbouring illegal immigrants could land you 3 years in jail.
Now, criminalising illegal immigration in itself is in itself not a bad move...hence the term 'illegal' in 'illegal immigrants'. But I still agree it's not the best solution to hand out large fines and jail terms.
However, the worst part is that that bill also allows citizens patrols to search for these immigrants, echoing procedures used by both Hitler and Mussolini. Now, these patrols are supposed to be unarmed, but you would still imagine that the people involved won't be too bothered about using force to remove illegal immigrants.
Edit: Edited to cover up my temporary stupidity
Basically Italy has decided to criminalise illegal immigration, punishable by a hefty fine and presumable deportation, and harbouring illegal immigrants could land you 3 years in jail.
Now, criminalising illegal immigration in itself is in itself not a bad move...hence the term 'illegal' in 'illegal immigrants'. But I still agree it's not the best solution to hand out large fines and jail terms.
However, the worst part is that that bill also allows citizens patrols to search for these immigrants, echoing procedures used by both Hitler and Mussolini. Now, these patrols are supposed to be unarmed, but you would still imagine that the people involved won't be too bothered about using force to remove illegal immigrants.
Edit: Edited to cover up my temporary stupidity