The way this is being handled is terrible and the desire to get to the UK at all costs is concerning to say the least, however put yourself in there position for just a minute, we lead very rich and wealthy lives compared to much of the 2nd and 3rd world, they are coming from countries torn apart by years of war and corruption, they are often facing religious persecution even ethnic cleansing. Combine this with the poor housing, poor heathcare, high levels of child mortality, little to no education and therefore prospects and serious diseases what would you what to do for your family, I know I would want to get to a better country given half the chance
I also understand this is not the case for all those trying to get to our border but I think it is true in most cases
The problem is in the source countries and this is where the efforts should be made but as we all know this is not going to come easily, the world is changing and the rich and poor divide getting greater but with the world of media now at the fingertips of those 3rd world individuals they can see every day what they are missing out on