Migrant Backlash: A Symptom of a Bigger Problem? The scenes unfolding in Portsmouth are a grim reminder that Britain's migrant crisis is as much about politics as it is about people.
Protesters who blocked roads and faced off against police over the weekend targeted the government's handling of asylum seekers, but their actions reveal a deeper issue: the erosion of civility in public discourse.
In recent years, tolerance for opposing viewpoints has declined significantly. Social media has amplified this trend, creating online echo chambers where dissent is met with hostility and ridicule.