Why are boat people seen as a bigger problem?

Why boat people seen as a bigger problem than illegals who breach their visa?

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Australia's Great Debate on Asylum Seekers and Refugees
What should Australia's response be towards asylum seekers?
Deny all illegal asylum seekers entry to mainland Australia
Why deny illegal asylum seekers entry to mainland Australia?
Too many are coming to Australia
Small in comparison to those 'legal' immigrants
Why are boat people seen as a bigger problem?
Illegals breaching visas have more to offer the community
Lack of compassion and empathy on Australia's part towards boat people
Money seen more important than people
Not resource draining on the community like boat people
Underlying racism and predudice
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