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Aug 8Liked by JM Smith

Your father is from a generation that knew hardship before the welfare state, when the poor were blamed for their poverty and life was a desperate struggle... having escaped it a little,it seems he never lost his humanity. His understanding and compassion often makes me cry... thanks for that

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Aug 9Liked by JM Smith

Your father’s and your humanity shines bright. Thank you for reminding us that we need to guard constantly against cruelty and indifference. Europe and the world will be such a better place if we succeed in convincing others that refugees, who could easily be you and I, are indeed welcome.

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