“Obama’s 10,000 Syrian refugees will cost $460 million to resettle, 91 percent of receive food stamps, and 68 percent receive cash welfare.” (Greenfield). Syrian refugees being allowed to enter states in the U.S. has become a massive debate. Allow them or not? More than half of the governors in the U.S. have declined Syrian refugees to enter their state because of the possible threats. But the federal government ultimately has the final say on whether to allow or refuse them in each state. According to CNN, the Obama administration plans to welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees this year. By allowing that many refugees in, more will come fleeing over creating extra uneasiness in the States. Syrian refugees should not be allowed in the United States because lack of funds, potential terrorism and jobs will be taken away from citizens in the U.S. To begin with, welcoming almost 10,000 refugees into the United States, definitely obligates funding for them. The U.S. is currently funding refugees that are living in other countries besides the U.S. According to the Washington Post, “The United States will give $419 million more in humanitarian aid
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These refugees are coming from severe war torn countries, making violence a common day to day occurrence. FBI Director James Comey, says “There is risk associated with bringing anybody in from the outside, but especially from a conflict zone like that”(Berman). Since the tragic terrorist attack on 9/11, Americans have been always leaning on the cautious side about immigrates and refugees coming into the United States. Just from one terrorist attack on the U.S., it leaves a scar, one that never goes away, forever leaving the mark of dreadful memories upon every citizen. Even though, the security measures may be increased, but the “screening” has its flaws and potentially letting a harmful refugee into the
These refugees are coming from severe war torn countries, making violence a common day to day occurrence. FBI Director James Comey, says “There is risk associated with bringing anybody in from the outside, but especially from a conflict zone like that”(Berman). Since the tragic terrorist attack on 9/11, Americans have been always leaning on the cautious side about immigrates and refugees coming into the United States. Just from one terrorist attack on the U.S., it leaves a scar, one that never goes away, forever leaving the mark of dreadful memories upon every citizen. Even though, the security measures may be increased, but the “screening” has its flaws and potentially letting a harmful refugee into the