Argumentative Essay On Refugees In America

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Did you know, since the year 2011 over 250,000 people have died in Syria due to the extremely dangerous conditions of the country? Americans should open their arms to these refugees and let them into our country. These people offer no threat to us, by turning them away, were encouraging the act of terrorism and it goes against our beliefs as Americans.

One reason the people should let refugees in the country is that these people offer no harm to the citizens of America. There are a lot of people fleeing from their country because of the living conditions and how unsafe their home is. Letting these people into America offers them a fresh start and a new chance of a safe home for them and their families. In the article “Some Governors Exaggerate Terror Threat By Making U.S. Seem Weak” states, “The refugee screening process in the U.S., however, is extremely difficult to get through. Most refugees stay in temporary camps for months to years while their personal stories are evaluated and checked. About half of these refugees are children, another quarter are elderly. Almost all of the adults are either mothers or couples coming with children.” As told
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When we don’t let them in, it shows that Americans are afraid of what they are capable of, which boosts terrorist’s egos and leave us in fear. By letting the people come in, it not only benefits them, but America’s safety as well. The Islamic state isn’t as strong as claimed to be, but uses our fear in their advantage. In the article it states, “ Most attacks have actually been the acts of do-it-yourself terrorists, but Islamic State fighters don’t want us to know that. They want us to believe they’re everywhere. They want us to fear them. They want us to be angry and vilify Muslims everywhere.” This shows that in fact, they’re tricking Americans to close their doors on innocent people in order to have the upper hand, and create fear in

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