In discussions of immigration within the United States, one controversial issue has been whether the U.S. Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act is effective. The SAFE Act is an American legislation requiring Syrian and Iraqi immigrants to subject to more background checks than other immigrants. On one hand, author Jamil Dakwar of Not So Safe And Sound claims the SAFE Act is targeting refugees from Syria and Iraqi directly and "violates several fundamental human rights laws and principles" (Dakwar 49). By making this comment, Dakwar is expressing the idea that by segregating Syrian and Iraqi immigrants from others is an act by America that chooses who is more important. On the other hand, U.S. congressman, Michael McCaul, expressed his own opinion regarding the SAFE Act by stating the American people "cannot afford to play Russian roulette with our national security" (Marcus 1). In other words, the SAFE Act is a necessary safety percation to ensure terrorist do not enter the U.S.
At the same time that I believe America is not treating other country citizens with equal treatment, I also believe that further …show more content…
By only subjecting Syrians and Iraqis to additional vetting, they are, by actions, labeling Syria and Iraq as less compared to other countries. The SAFE Act allows a lower number of immigrants into the U.S. whereas other countries are not forced to undergo additional vetting. In my view, the SAFE Act sanctions the U.S. with deciding who lives and dies. My point is that by the U.S. turning down or forcing refugees to a longer wait, they are subjecting people to further dangerous threats which could be considered inhuman.
My conclusion, then, is that if the U.S. wants the SAFE Act, they need to implement the act for all immigrants no matter what country they are
At the same time that I believe America is not treating other country citizens with equal treatment, I also believe that further …show more content…
By only subjecting Syrians and Iraqis to additional vetting, they are, by actions, labeling Syria and Iraq as less compared to other countries. The SAFE Act allows a lower number of immigrants into the U.S. whereas other countries are not forced to undergo additional vetting. In my view, the SAFE Act sanctions the U.S. with deciding who lives and dies. My point is that by the U.S. turning down or forcing refugees to a longer wait, they are subjecting people to further dangerous threats which could be considered inhuman.
My conclusion, then, is that if the U.S. wants the SAFE Act, they need to implement the act for all immigrants no matter what country they are