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" We are sold the idea of a refugee as a tiny child sitting crying, as a way of raising money, but elderly ladies and kids largely can't move. The demographic is mostly young men. "

Mary Beard

Men

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Mary Beard

Old Lady

Old

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Mary Beard

Good

School

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