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In reply to the discussion: just curious who thinks we should take more Syrian refugees [View all]closeupready
(29,503 posts)35. Agreed.
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I want millions but I do know America is running out of natural resources and space
yeoman6987
Oct 2015
#1
We could probably do more than 10,000, but how many more could we reliably vet in terms of
TwilightGardener
Oct 2015
#3
No doubt, many people believe the right thing to do is much more predicated on imaginary borders
LanternWaste
Oct 2015
#114
I know we don't. That's why I'm trying so hard to make sure Sanders is elected.
marym625
Oct 2015
#60
There are already about 2 million Syrian refugees in Turkey. It doesn't treat them too well.
Comrade Grumpy
Oct 2015
#57
Refugees should be located in a place from which it's plausible they'll return home one day.
geek tragedy
Oct 2015
#17
Refugees in the United States are given permanent residency when they successfully...
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2015
#117
Isnt it sexist to say the men should stay and fight, while the women leave?
Travis_0004
Oct 2015
#88
This is a remarkably stupid post, both sexist and classless. Something more appropriate....
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2015
#119
if we take more they should all go live with obama and w, who caused this whole problem nt
msongs
Oct 2015
#31
Not only should we take in more, we should ask for host families to foster them.
Stinky The Clown
Oct 2015
#46
Everyone from Syria and Iraq should be settled in red states that supported the wars
frizzled
Oct 2015
#50
while it would be nice to have those who want war to support those who are caused injury
marym625
Oct 2015
#54
We, America, has plenty of room for people so we can easily take more.
YabaDabaNoDinoNo
Oct 2015
#89
Saudis and the Gulf states are not allowing refugees in, nor are they meeting the needs of the UNHCR
JCMach1
Oct 2015
#108
While that may be true for the future, it won't change what is currently happening.
marym625
Oct 2015
#128
We created the refugee problem, in Syria and everyone forgets the 4 million Iraqi
sabrina 1
Oct 2015
#121
The US has been playing in Syria from the beginning, first with the CIA, now openly.
Comrade Grumpy
Oct 2015
#133