>the boat’s engine had technical issues. Probably ran out of gas because noone was able to calculate how much they needed. >How can all countries refuse to accept 81 lives stranded in international waters? Because once you accept one stranded boat more stranded boats will come. >they are desperate to find a place where they can be safe and made to feel welcome. So you're like jews in need of a host to take care of you when the citizens of the host country are already stressed? Where have I heard this before?