There is a lot of pain and suffering in the world. From natural disasters to civil wars, men, women, and children have been running away towards a higher quality of life then before. Refugees are an important issue that needs to talked about since the number of refugees only grows with no sign of stopping. I believe that we as Americans should open our arms to these “huddled masses,” and allow them into our country.
One of the reasons a mass exodus has occurred in recent years is the Syrian Civil War. In 2011, the Middle East was subjected to mass uprising and rebellion against the government(1). Battles were started by rebels in order to demonstrate the need for democratic reform. These battles between the rebels and the government soon turned
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How will they become financially stable in a brand new country? Opponents will say that they will do nothing more then leech of our already starving government. The opposition is partly true in their argument. The Refugee Act of 1980 basically states that the government will assist expatriates once they are admitted to be residents to become self-sufficient as quickly as possible(3). This act is just to give immigrants, like the Syrians, a little boost to get them started. Even with all of these protections for refugees, governors like Texas’ Greg Abbott have stated that any program that allows Syrian refugees into their states are not welcomed. Governors from Alabama to Arkansas to Florida to Louisiana have all released similar statements. Basically, what governors like Abbott are saying is that they will not allow Syrians into their states. Constitutionally, states have that right but in the 1915 Supreme Court case Truax vs. Raich, the court concluded that states do not have the right to impose onerous conditions on immigrants, like the Syrians(4). Refugees have been given multiple rights and luxuries in coming to America. People just need to open their minds and hearts to