Posted on 11/17/2015 8:08:46 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Why are we turning away teens and kids who only dream of living in a free world?
In response to the attacks in Paris, world leaders are taking another look at their refugee and immigration policies for those hailing from conflicted regions, like Syria. French president François Hollande has declared the country under a state of emergency after the attacks on his capital left 129 people dead. This means that he has put in place curfews, launched countless raids violating the civil liberties of Parisians, and closed all of their borders.
The emergency measures — which have historically been used to oppress the Muslim community — are a recipe for disaster. For instance, closing France’s borders does more to harm the national security of the country than protect it. It also increases the risks of human trafficking, and leaves France with absolutely no records of individuals entering the country. Official refugees on the other hand, go under a very extensive vetting process and leave a very long and official paper trail. But more importantly, as many pundits have pointed out, the Paris attacks should make the Western world more understanding and accepting of Syrian refugees, not more afraid. Most of them are escaping the precise horror that Paris felt on Friday; except for them, mass shootings and suicide bombers are a regular thing....
(Excerpt) Read more at teenvogue.com ...
Sarah A. Harvard
15 hrs · New York, NY ·
If these Republicans distrust Syrian refugees so much, then they should get rid of their iPhones.
Because, you know, Steve Jobs was the son of Syrian refugee.
Sarah A. Harvard
16 hrs · Edited ·
The Sad Beauty of Irony:
While many in our country turn our backs to Syrian refugees fleeing from persecution, churches across the American frontier prepare rehearsals for the most beloved nativity story — a story of a Middle Eastern couple with their newborn fleeing from persecution and seeking shelter.
Sarah A. Harvard
November 16 at 8:18pm · Edited ·
You’re still more likely to be killed by a cop, a white male shooter, your dinner table, or a chihuahua than by Syrian refugees.
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Sarah A. Harvard
November 16 at 2:18pm · New York, NY · Edited ·
The vast amount of ridiculous posts of ignorance and bigotry has brought me to a wonderful piece Conor Friedersdorf wrote in 2011 for The Atlantic.
He provides great insight to a Gallup Poll that revealed Jews and Christians are more likely to justify the act of killing against innocent civilians — not Muslims.
*sigh*...sadly I doubt it. All media oriented towards youth are primarily concerned with softening them up for sexual exploitation.
For present purposes, honorary non-whites.
Pretty much every one of the assumptions of this article seem wrong.
Since Obama claims they are a bunch of widows and orphans, i have to believe that many of those widows and orphans are able-bodied men in their late teens to early 30's who self-identify as widows and orphans...
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Ahh now I see why the need for burkas.
“bubbaler 8 hours ago
“The Hatred Toward the Syrian Refugees Is Racist”
Gee, I had no idea that “Syrian” is a race! But I get it, I really do: either you and/or your readers are too ignorant to know what a big word like “xenophobic” means, so it’s simply more efficient to incorrectly use a popular hot-button word like “racist” to induce the proper sob-sister emotional response in your dimwitted readers.”
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Why are we turning away teens and kids who only dream of living in a free world?
Teen vogue, key here. Poisoning young minds
I don’t care what country they’re from. They’re damn stinking ragheads hell bent on jihad on everything, and everyone we hold dear.
The push back is building and it’s gonna be a bitch!
Oh good...Teen Vogue.
I hope you’re right.
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