Yes they did give him refuge-for all the good it ever did for them in the long run.Even though I personally hold the French in contempt for this and a host of other failings,we need to remember that they are a Christian{traditionally}nation under siege by the forces of evil and may need help.WE can not afford to allow Muslims to take over their country any more than we could allow Nazi Germany to occupy it.
You make a very good point. It's frustrating though, that we are continually faced with bailing them out, like a family member who makes poor decisions day after day and saddles us with the consequences. When do they learn, and at what cost to the rest of the world?