Why Should Refugees be Allowed in the U.S.
Refugees should be allowed in the United States because it reflects American values, helps our allies, and if the U.S doesn't do its part we risk other countries closing there borders. Rather than focusing on tightening up an already rigorous security process, the real focus of political energy should be on increasing USRAP’s capacity to process cases swiftly and efficiently. Refugee resettlement in the United States can offer a humanitarian lifeline. Yet in the past seventy years of resettlement, refugees’ arrivals in the United States have often been accompanied by suspicion and fear regarding community cohesion. History suggests that such fears are a distortion. Refugees become committed American citizens, not terrorists. They are the victims—not the perpetrators. …show more content…
population and income have increased, natural resources have not declined; the environment has improved rather than deteriorated, despite massive immigration. The Zero Population Growth movement dreads the arrival of immigrants lest the newcomers have too many children, consume too many resources, and pollute the land.Helping refugees is also in the United States’ own strategic self-interest. Accepting more refugees gives the United States more credibility with its rivals; the Assad regime and its foreign backers tend to dismiss Washington as a paper tiger, so any evidence of U.S. commitment to its policy helps reverse an unfortunate trend.
Welcoming refugees helps our allies hosting more than their fair share. In war-torn Syria's neighbor Jordan, for example, 1 of every 6 residents is a refugee. Jordan is one of 10 countries, with 2.5 percent of global GDP, that host over half of all refugees; the 6 wealthiest countries host fewer than 9 percent.The U.S. has long been a leader in offering safe haven to those fleeing violence, tyranny, and