Except that in the Middle Ages more folks were armed than today (swords and pikes to be sure but something lethal) and oh yeah, in Europe, Muslims were killed on sight. Today, it's quite literally getting to be the reverse.... As your relatives are well aware. I feel your pain. How are they coping?
The two girls, who are in their early 20s, have the luxury of living here with us in the States most of the year. They both went to college here. When they are in Cologne their brother makes sure they don’t go downtown in the evenings alone.
They, like the rest of their family are very bitter about this & despise Merkel.