Read through the thread. I've tried to explain the Australian political situation and the specific reasons why Australia will not take these people, that do not apply to other nations.
That doesn't mean the US should take them - America has nothing approaching an obligation to help Australia out in this situation - but the specific reasons Australia will not take them do not really apply to the US - it's about not letting these people choose where they end up, but them having to accept the place of safety offered - which is what refugees are supposed to under international law - they are allowed to ask for asylum in a safe country - they are not supposed to be able to cherry pick which country that is.
I am a US citizen, not Australian. NONE OF THESE REFUGEES SHOULD EVER SEE FOOT IN THE US. That Australia rejects them, so should we. Otherwise, are you suggesting a backdoor deal that Australia take anyone we refuse and we take anyone they refuse? I sure hope not. No, send them all home. And if Indonesia won’t take them back, find, join Australia and block them as well. Heck, why isn’t Indonesian not on the proscribed list covered in President Trump’s EO? They should be.
Thank you for your excellent explanation.
It is the proper policy for Australia to have, and the U.S. should adopt something similar.
If Australia did not adopt and enforce such a policy, it would soon be swamped with third world immigrants. It would cease to be a part of Western civilization.
I appreciate your thoughtful and well written posts.