Refugees should be offered the opportunity to live in a prosperous democratic country where their voice could be heard and their liberties could be protected. With the elections right around the corner, we have listened to our candidates views on the refugees and their political position. Thousands of people come to America from all around the world looking for a better place, but lately, we have heard on the news about Syrian refugees trying to come in and live in the best known country in the world. Syrian refugees have gone through a lot in the past decade, from a civil war, to fighting terrorism. Thousands of people have died throughout this war including women and children. They have no choice but to flee their country in hopes that some country could be kind enough to take them in. Refugees should be offered the opportunity to live in a prosperous democratic country where their voice could be heard and their liberties protected. …show more content…
According to the World Post, it stated that “More than 140,000 people, over 7,000 of them children, have been killed in Syria’s uprising-turned-civil war, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Saturday”(Solomon and Reuters). With two wars happening in the country of Syria at this point, dying has become the norm. Thousands of families have tried to leave the country, but some have not made it out alive. Children are the future generation, but for Syria, there won’t be a future generation if countries like the US do not offer security and support in times violence. We are not in a position to judge based on race or religion, and it 's time to act with a sense of kindness and forgiveness on those people who are in need of protection before they are gone. We need to help the children and their families thrive on the successes that was built before us based on the principle of hard work and
The United States fails to protect its borders, while Australia sacrifices human rights in order to do so. Traditionally, first-world countries and their citizens assist those in less developed countries. Many of the island nations in the south pacific suffer from poverty and frequent natural disasters. Most would agree that, as the most developed country in the region, it is Australia’s responsibility to advocate for human rights and contribute to humanitarian efforts for the island nations. To its credit, Australia normally satisfies this role. However, when asylum-seekers come by boat, Australia draws a forceful line. The United States is also tasked with protecting its borders, but takes a more appropriate approach. In 2012, the PEW research
U.S. immigration law is very complex, and there is much uncertainty as to how it works. The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), the body of law governing current immigration policy, provides for an annual worldwide limit of 675,000 permanent immigrants, with certain exceptions for close family members ("How the United States Immigration System Works: A Fact Sheet"). Around the world there are so many immigrants/refugees who are in the hunt for a fitter life. Some come from places where civil war occurs or some suffer economically trying to support their family. Knowing the fact that they are desperate to seek for a better life, the best option is to migrate to the U.S, the land of opportunities. The problem lies in the migration to the U.S. What are the quotas for new immigrants arriving to the U.S? What are the eligibility requirements to becoming a permanent citizen in the U.S? With much inquiry, this topic has become very intriguing. What people must understand is that
Empathy is not always easy to achieve. Currently as a nation we are debating whether or not we should allow the Syrian refugees into our country. After the attack on Paris and the ISIS threat against America next, it is easy to see why Americans would not want to let Syrian refugees into our country. It is a difficult decision to make, especially since most of the refugees are women and children. These refugees are trying to escape the terrors and wars that are going on in their home country. However, United States officials must remain cautious with who we are letting into our country at this time. Many citizens are nervous to let so many people into our country. The challenge that the United States officials face is if we
“If the protecting of our borders requires the incarceration of babies, the sexual abuse of children, the rape of women and the murder of men, then we are of all nations the most depraved.” This emotive statement from a man of the church, Father Rod Bower, touches a nerve with many of Australians. It is an acid test on our national consciousness. The shock of disturbed beliefs pushes us to reassess the foundation of our values.
My tentative claim is that the US has to be cautious about allowing so many Syrian refugees because they could damage our economy. Some counterarguments that I might encounter are 1) it is America's humanitarian duty to help as many Syrians as we can, 2) there is a scholarly article that proves that the Syrians can help boost a country's economy, 3)the European countries that are becoming concerned with their economy cannot be related to our own situation with the Syrians because the European countries have a significant population difference and their economic system is different than our's. The first counterargument is a principle because it is an accepted norm that when a country is in trouble other countries will do as much as they can to help those affected by the troubles in their home country. The second argument is a generalization because they would be saying that if the Syrians helped the KRI (the region that was studied in the article) then it can happen in the US
During the Israeli War of Independence in 1948 an Arab refugee crisis began, and there is still not a clear answer of what caused it. As inhabitants of Israel Arabs were greatly affected by the establishment of a Jewish State, because their home was governed by others. Nonetheless, the Palestinian Arabs contributed in the making of the refugee crisis. The Arabs were given the choice of becoming equal citizens of Israel and refused. The United Nations came up with Partition Plan for Palestine, but it was rejected. Therefore, instead of having their own country the Arabs fled to neighboring Arab countries to avoid the crossfire of impending war. Arabs were thrown out of their homes by the Haganah (pre-state army), and placed
An extraordinary 65.3 million Refugees have been displaced around the world. In 2015 Australia took 12,000 of them. But where are Australians placing these Refugees? Australia is deporting these Refugees to a third country, either on Manus or Nauru Island. These Islands have reports of inhumane and cruel treatment towards Refugees For those who aren’t fully aware of what Refugees are; they are people whom come to Australia illegally without the appropriate visas. They cannot obtain these visas because of the reasons they are fleeing their country … their Government. None the less it should be the Australian Government they fear. The concepts of refugees are kept hidden away from us by our own Government in reflection of their Governments own self-interest. This tragedy is classified as a modern day witch hunt.
With the collapse of the Syrian government and an outbreak of violence, there are 13.5 million people in Syria that are currently in need of humanitarian assistance . The hot topic in the United States is whether or not we should be accepting these war refugees into our country. The main concern is the fear that members of terrorist groups in Syria will also be making their way into the United States. The Council on American-Islamic Relations stated that, "Defeating ISIS involves projecting American ideals to the world. Governors who reject those fleeing war and persecution abandon our ideals and instead project our fears to the world.” The United States has accepted refugees ever since legislation passed the “Displaced Persons Act of 1948”. This allowed admission to the United States for hundreds of thousands of war refugees during the time of World War II . Although some argue that allowing Syrian war refugees into the United States would compromise national security, during World War II the United States proved that accepting German and Italian war refugees was not detrimental to the country. We need to learn from our past history and continue to be the humanitarian country that we have been for the last 239 years.
To look for refuge in the United States a person must have a well-founded fear of mistreatment based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or political social affiliations. Refugees of various backgrounds had everything ripped away from them. It is the duty of the United States to put on an armor and protect these human beings, welcoming them to a different more comforting life. Many Americans, attract the refugee population by doing as much as they can, to achieve the goal of being as helpful as can be. Although others are concerned, on how much is too much, when it comes to helping the refugees. There must be an exception on the right amount of effort, to
In the first place the refugees should be allowed in the US because they need a safe place to be where they are not killed or held hostage. With so many groups fighting in Syria it is easy to get caught up in the conflicts. In Syria “the full-blown
For the Syrian people, they are going through a hard time of fleeing their country in search of trying to make a better life for their families, but only to see that some of the countries are closing their doors because too many before them have entered the country and there isn’t any room left. The senate members are urging the president to open up and allow more refugees into the country. The senate members have expressed the urgency that all this is needed to be done because of the many Syrian refugees that have been put in difficult and life-threatening situations while trying to find a better life. The numbers are staggering when it comes to how many Syrians have been let into other countries compared to how many have been let into the United States. The United States has let in approximately 700 refugees compared to many other countries who have let in millions. They are at a tipping point to where they are going to have to start closing their borders because they won’t be able to hold any more. According the the senate members, it’s time for the United States to step in and allow more Syrian refugees into our country to alleviate the pressure from many of the countries in
Refugees escaped war and are looking for a new life, but there new life doesn't have to be in America. They hurt U.S country severely. 88 percent of murders by terrorists in the last 50 years were by immigrants and refugees, according to the CATO Institute. The U.S has a choice, to hurt the country and let in immigrants and refugees, or make it secure. “We cannot continue to allow immigrants to come here illegally. And in this age of terrorism, we must not let in refugees whose intentions cannot be determined”. - (Haley). U.S will be prudent if they make immigrants have the right papers and become legal citizens.
Another casual night: the air is sticky, and the water is scarce, all throughout the country, the sound of gunshots ringing through the air. For most people, this “casual” night is beyond their wildest imagination, but for Syrians, it is an ongoing nightmare. Faced with the trauma of a civil war, Syrian refugees seek protection and a more promising future than the life they currently live in their oppressive country. Many seek refuge in other Middle East countries like Turkey and Jordan, but others search for hope in the icon of freedom, the United States of America. However, in America, there is an ongoing debate about whether or not Syrian refugees should be accepted.
There are many children who are either immigrants or refugees who are very ill either from a mental illness or physical illness. There isn’t much help for These kids or parents because everything costs money, but they don’t have any since there isn’t any jobs available and the pay is very low. People see these families don’t need help because they think that they can do it on their own or that they are just lazy people who want everything for free. What these people don’t see is that these families in Central America need very much help since there isn’t really many jobs and pay is very low. The government should be funding more help for these families because children are even getting affected by this. People don’t see that these families
A family, living in a war-torn country, is uprooted from their home and community due to a variety of reasons such as political unrest, famine, and threat danger. This family flees their country in order to seek safety in a neighboring, more stable country. These people are considered refugees. Refugees are not travelers or immigrants because they are displaced due to some devastating reason, whether that is war or persecution. Other countries extend money, resources, and even their land to help resettle refugees out of political and humanitarian obligation. The United States is historically notorious for wanting to remain isolated during certain global events such as each world war. However, the United States began to create and build on refugee