The refugee crisis is a severe and ongoing issue across the world that has sent millions fleeing from their home countries, a situation that has stirred up controversy in the United States over the past few years. Some argue that allowing refugees from violence-ridden countries such as Syria is a serious threat to our country’s security and doing so is more trouble than it’s worth. Others claim that the US has to stick to its values and remain a safe-haven for refugees and migrants, and that those who are trying to turn away refugees have no right to do so. However, only one side of this never-ending argument can be right, and that side is the one trying to keep this country safe. The United States should be allowed to deny refugees access to our country and instead help to end violence in Syria and Central America. Therefore, the US ought to decline refugees because of the security threat they present, US governors and officials should be allowed to turn away refugees and migrants, and the US doesn’t need to allow refugees, especially because there are better solutions.
The first of many reasons why refugees from the …show more content…
In the article “Should state governors be able to reject Syrian refugees?” by Merrill Matthews and Don Kusler, Matthews states, “And they [the US governors] know that the vast majority of the refugees would be honest and law-abiding, thrilled to get a chance at a new start in America. But even a vast majority isn’t 100 percent, and that presents a legitimate safety concern.”. This statement seems to represent both sides of the crisis, but does give a valid reason as to why we should be wary. No matter how many refugees end up being good citizens, there will always be the danger of one being a terrorist, and that is a risk several US governors aren’t willing to
The first of many reasons why refugees from the …show more content…
In the article “Should state governors be able to reject Syrian refugees?” by Merrill Matthews and Don Kusler, Matthews states, “And they [the US governors] know that the vast majority of the refugees would be honest and law-abiding, thrilled to get a chance at a new start in America. But even a vast majority isn’t 100 percent, and that presents a legitimate safety concern.”. This statement seems to represent both sides of the crisis, but does give a valid reason as to why we should be wary. No matter how many refugees end up being good citizens, there will always be the danger of one being a terrorist, and that is a risk several US governors aren’t willing to