Xenophobia has been so trivialized in recent years that in the electoral race for racist gains, overbidding is the norm. Even if it means trampling on one of the founding values of the Republic: fraternity.
From the myth of the “invasion” to calls for mass expulsion, and even suggestions of bombings “at the source,” all horrors are unleashed with the hope of reaping some electoral benefit.
With the supreme hypocrisy of pretending to be able to distinguish “good and bad” refugees in this wave of distress. Official France is providing a very sordid spectacle to the world today with actions and methods that constitute an affront to human dignity.
Fortunately, today it is the citizens, anonymous and activist, as well as associations, who persist in offering some comfort to these refugees, representing the honor of France, and we first and foremost salute their courage and dedication.
How many more deaths in the Mediterranean, how many human tragedies will it take before a collective awakening of peoples and States that the lasting response to these tragedies can only be global and united?
When will the shameful exploitation of these distressing situations for demagogic and electoral purposes by those who believe that the fear of others remains an inexhaustible vein cease? How can we claim to fight racism when it is legitimized in the republican space?
Today, the first duty is that of solidarity, and the first example to set should be that of dignity. The dignity to which those who find themselves tossed from one border to another today cling.
Valérie TOMASINI — Francis TUJAGUE
Departmental Councilors Front de Gauche of Alpes-Maritimes
