Europeans wouldn't be in a constant state of fear if they had taken warnings about immigration seriously. While migrants shouldn't all be cast as criminals, there is a correlation between terrorism and illegal migration that can't be ignored. This game of psychological warfare began long ago, and the ones to blame are sitting in the halls of European governments.
There's a misconception about the correlation between crime and immigrants that's fueling hostility toward asylum seekers. While there are undoubtedly migrants who commit crimes — just as there are non-migrants who commit crimes — this shouldn't be used as an excuse to turn our back on those genuinely seeking asylum or associate them with terrorists.
At a time when the world is already on edge due to real threats of violence, the people of France shouldn't have to face any more psychological terror. While these culprits may think it's a harmless prank, the forced evacuation of public spaces only intensifies an already heated moment in history. Furthermore, these jokes will come with consequences not if, but when, the perpetrators are found and arrested.