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[bekisman]

I doubt it, so what is the basis for the assertion that migrants are mainly young men? Without proper records then we can't make any conclusions. We cannot rely on eyewitness accounts because 'bias' only allows the witness to see what they want to see. just a quick one: http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/01/europe-refugees-migrant-crisis-men-213500 good enough?

[Rheghead]

just a quick one: http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/01/europe-refugees-migrant-crisis-men-213500 good enough?

So you've established that there are more youmg men probably coming from countries like north Africa, Syria and Afghanistan. Is that a surprise? Are supposed to be prejudiced against young men now? What do you think that is down to anyway? If women had the social freedoms in those countries as do men, do you think there would be more equal numbers in gender?

I would be more concerned for them now as it strikes me that women who are arguably more vulnerable are disproportionately left to defend themselves in war zones.

Official figures of Syrian refugees say about 50:50 http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/regional.php

[bekisman]

I was merely answering your statement, yes it is a pity that these young fit healthy young men did not stay in Syria to fight for their country (let alone their wives) Interesting documentary the other night watching Kurdish women and a warehouse manager from Warrington and many others doing their fighting for them!.. but then, having large experiences beyond your imagination, I'd better leave this to the Chattering Classes me thinks, and head to temporary pastures south for a couple of weeks..

[Rheghead]

I was merely answering your statement, yes it is a pity that these young fit healthy young men did not stay in Syria to fight for their country (let alone their wives) Interesting documentary the other night watching Kurdish women and a warehouse manager from Warrington and many others doing their fighting for them!.. but then, having large experiences beyond your imagination, I'd better leave this to the Chattering Classes me thinks, and head to temporary pastures south for a couple of weeks..

You didn't comment on the UNHCR figures that show the Syrian refugees are broadly 50:50 male/female or does that not suit your bias?