Are Syrian Refugees Terrorists? Or is ISIS Taking Advantage
Striking the Correct Balance: National Security and Immigration PolicySome immigrant advocate groups are outraged over Gov. Snyder's suspension of the Syrian refugee effort in Michigan. Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama has done the same: "After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on innocent citizens in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees to Alabama through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. As your Governor, I will not stand complicit to a policy that places the citizens of Alabama in harm’s way,"
In the weeks preceding the attack, many news outlets and national security experts were voicing legitimate concern that ISIS would take advantage of the influx of Syrian refugees into Europe to smuggle their own Jihadist fighters into Europe and the United States. And it seems that is exactly what happened. Despite the attacks in Paris and the threat posed by the influx of refugees, President Obama still plans to accept 10,000 refugees and won't allow the attacks to derail his plans to do so. There are good arguments for restricting or even suspending the acceptance of refugees into the United States and even into Europe. However, a delicate National Security policy and Immigration policy balance must be struck in accepting these refugees. I don't advocate the complete stop of accepting refugees nor do I advocate the complete free flow acceptance of these refugees. This fear that terrorists would smuggle themselves through the influx of refugees - even though it is completely legitimate - should not be the reason that America closes its doors on immigrants. This is not the time - especially now - to slam the door in the face of these people. As a nation, we have have a rich history of accepting those who are fleeing persecution, terror, and famine in their home countries. This country must be the beacon of hope that it has always been. It must continue its tradition of accepting the best and brightest minds of the world --- immigration is what makes this country strong. Immigration is what makes this country prosper. Immigration is a tremendous engine for national prosperity. We cannot bend to the will of a few malcontents who are hell-bent on destroying our way of life. If we do, we've already lost. We pray for those affected by this tragic and senseless loss of life. M. Ray Arvand, Esq. Comments are closed.
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