Refugees the result of mission 'democracy'

The mass of humanity fleeing war-torn Syria and other Middle East countries in search of shelter in European countries is looking, literally, into a dark tunnel without even a hint of the proverbial light at the end.

The adult refugees, perhaps, can fathom why they are being punished; some even might be blaming it on fate. Not the children, who like their peers anywhere in the world, enjoyed the comfort of home, and the affection of their parents until the mindless mayhem orchestrated by the knowledge-driven, justice-obsessed, self-appointed guardians of democracy descended on them. The curse of this pantheon of living gods fell on these children like fire from the heavens, leaving them no option but to keep moving in search of an ever-evasive roof over their head.

Now the watchdogs of democracy are out to broker a deal. The European Union leaders claim to be on the verge of finding a "unified solution to the refugee crisis" with their fellow NATO member Turkey - they expect a decision on Friday. As the EU and Turkish leaders meet, however, the roads from one EU country to another, supposed to be open "highways", remain closed to the hungry, desperate men, women and children forced to become refugees through no fault of their own.