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| Wapo: Swiss Vote 53% to Deport Foreigners Convicted of Crimes |
| 2010-11-29 |
| Switzerland voted in a referendum Sunday to automatically expel foreigners convicted of crimes ranging from murder to false claims for unemployment insurance. The measure, which was approved by 53 percent of those voting, highlighted a growing unease with the number of immigrants in Western Europe who arrive from poor countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East to take advantage of the continent's peace, prosperity and generous social protections. |
| Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418 |
| #3 LOL Glenmore Preferably executed by the halberd of a Swiss Guard in ceremonial uniform. |
| Posted by: ryuge 2010-11-29 17:00 |
| #2 I have an American friend who emigrated to Switzerland and took Swiss citizenship. With a wealthy sponsor, it was still hard years of paperwork, employment, various levels of residency, interviews, study, and more paperwork. Somewhat over 10 years. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2010-11-29 13:12 |
| #1 That seems about right - as long as the other 47% are executed. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2010-11-29 12:13 |