The Pros And Cons Of Syrian Refugees

It is evident that what may have started as a radical ideology of hatred toward Muslims from the fringes of the political system has become part of an increasingly acceptable attitude shared by ever-broader segments of mainstream European societies. This is an ominous development. In promoting a populist, anti-Islam and anti-immigration securitization agenda, the radical right has accurately sensed the profound roots of a nativist backlash that runs through mainstream society, constantly fed and reshaped by new anxieties about cultural, economic, and existential security. Politicians concern their constituents with fears about unemployment and falling living standards after the 2008 financial crisis if more refugees are brought in. Islamophobia

The cost of bringing in a significant amount of refugees would be billions of dollars, but given that fifty billion dollars are spent a year on farm subsidies alone, the leaders of the European Union could easily foot the bill. Furthermore, once refugees are allowed to earn an income, their cost to society greatly declines. While voters often cite fears that outsiders will steal their jobs or bring down wages, economists have evidence that suggests otherwise. Refugees have not increased unemployment nor depressed wages, and Europe might even have great benefits from new

Sixteen United States governors from has refused to allow Syrian refugees into their home states, despite them being checked thoroughly by authorities before entering the US. Texas Senator Ted Cruz said that there is “no meaningful risk of Christians committing acts of terror.” This quote reveals that the fear is not in refugees from the middle east, as Christians would be allowed, but the fear stems from the religion that these refugees practice. While there are many examples of Jewish refugees being refused resettlement, one example is in 1939, when Canadian refused to give Jewish Refugees aboard the St. Louis safe harbor. Later, 254 of the 907 passengers of the ship were murder in German concentration camps. Even after reports of millions of Jews being murdered were released, Canada retained their policy of not allowing Jewish immigration because of fear that Canadian values and way of life would be contaminated by the presence of so many non-conforming refugees. Similar fears exist today, causing politicians to want to ban refugees from Syria whose lives are in jeopardy. International organizations and local NGOs are criticizing the Islamophobic speech by