Eduardo Machado, Anna-Charlotte Intindola, Joseph D 'Alessio, Ashley Thomas
U.S. History I Honors
Mr. Dwyer
20 November 2015
Congresstional
A thought regarding the recent attacks in Paris, France: 129 people were killed by Middle Eastern extremists, and 433 others were rushed to the hospital, critically injured. The refugees residing in France come from countries in states of civil war, turmoil and great danger. Similar situations occur in the United States, the issue of refugees is extremely controversial. American citizens can all agree that growing up in the United States has taught us to stand united and have pride in our nation, but are we truly united? It appears not concerning fugitives in our country. To achieve progress in our country today, modern politicians need to overcome the Congressional Gridlock and arrive at a decision.
It is apparent that the age in which we live, given how advanced technology is today, allows for easier and faster communication than what has ever been available for humans. Growing up in an age of advanced technology has exposed us to the conditions and state of unity in other countries. Given this, it is profoundly ironic that Congress, an organized body, would have such difficulty in passing laws based on refugees throughout the nearly eight year tenure of Barack Obama. The continuous debates in Congress over the residence of refugees reveals that America, the country that once was the very definition of unity, is now
Should america let refugees in the us. I think that refugees should not be allowed in the usa and they should be kicked out of the us because nearly 44% of america are non english speakers that used to be18% so non english speakers are slowly over powering us americans and they will soon kick us out of our country we should kick them out and keep them out for america's sake.
In the battle of refugee resettlement, America is its own worst enemy. By abandoning and victimizing harmless refugees, America robs them of their chance at the American Dream. After spending two years interviewing refugees, Anna Husarska was able to support her argument that America is outrageously unfair to foreign refugees (90). In Husarska’s journal, “Exile Off Main Street: Refugees and America’s Ingratitude,” Husarska emphasizes how widespread and commonplace America’s refugee abandonment is, as well as how seldom America attempts to reconcile for it, and how poor it is at doing so.
In the beginning, there were perhaps as many as 4,000 Kickapoo. However, by 1660 almost all the Algonquin peoples were living as refugees in mixed villages in Wisconsin. Intermarriage and mixed populations made exact calculations impossible. A federal Indian agent during 1825 believed there were 2,200 Kickapoo, but he acknowledged that only 600 of them were actually on the Missouri reserve. 200 were still in Illinois, and at least 1,400 more were dispersed between Missouri and Mexico. In 1852 there were 600 living in Kansas, but 300 then departed for Mexico soon afterwards, followed in 1862 by 100 more. The approximately 800 Kickapoo who returned from Mexico, starting in 1873, were sent to live in Oklahoma. Oklahoma and Mexican Kickapoo have
As time passes by, it is hoped that society will evolve out of a state of racism and hate. Although politicians or leaders can create misunderstanding about refugees and other races, we can learn to use their affirmations to clear the hate and bias and reflect on the effect it has on other races. Learning to engage in dialogue with people we disagree with can help this society move forward.
The dilemma regarding the American refugee policy and America’s stance on refugees at this point in time is a challenging topic for many to discuss. Not only is this controversy affecting Americans, it is also hurting refugees in desperate need of our help. America needs to start handling the emerging refugee crisis by first working to remove the stereotype associated with refugees, then the U.S. needs to assess which refugee countries should (if any) actually be banned, and after accomplishing those-- America needs to work to help the countries in need by letting refugees in, and working to help the refugees live happily in their country of origin.
Refugees are individuals that are being forced to flee from their country of citizenship to another in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. Western society tends to be judgmental towards people who do not look like their own and so it is very difficult for different cultures to be treated fairly. Recently, President Trump implemented a law that band Muslims, due to the stereotypically classifying them as terrorists. Muslims are being classified as others and treated very poorly due to their religious beliefs and instead, that should not be the case. In the media, Muslims are also portrayed poorly and they are seen as individuals coming to America to take over the country, when in fact they are just regular individuals seeking
As a first generation U.S citizen, I understand what America means to refugees. I I see it in my mother’s look of hopefulness for us, even after her long shifts at work, that leave her fingers cracked and bloody. It’s my grandmother’s late night calls, urging me to do well, and to succeed. It’s my uncle’s reminders to be grateful, for I have the education and opportunities he did not have. For many, America symbolizes hope and opportunity.
The author begins the theme of guilt by informing the reader on the House vote to stop bringing in any more refugees into the U.S. Next she re-tells selected parts of America’s history, “For the United States, a country thats a symbol of freedom and liberty worldwide, this marks a erosion of the America whose citizens are bound by ideals and aspirations to forge, as the founders said, ‘a more perfect union.’” Calling out America’s ‘erosion’ puts doubt or guilt into the American reader, making them feel like America’s problem is their personal problem. If the reader was previously against letting
After the election there were thousands who suggested that the United States had some harsh immigration laws, making it strikingly difficult for immigrants and refugees alike to enjoy the freedoms and human rights that the United States offers. However, in 2015 the United States accepted over 1-million permanent migrants which made it the #1 country for immigration. At the same time, the United States also held onto its top spot as one of the top refugee resettlement countries4. Comparatively, countries such as Japan showed only 1.7% of the total population (2010) as being foreign and have immigration policies that have drawn heavy criticisms24,36.
Earlier this week The New York Times issued an account in their Sunday paper discussing the critical topic in regards to America accepting Refugees from the Middle East. The Times honed in on this topic in the column “ U.S Will Accept More Refugees as Crisis Grows”, written by Michael R. Gordon, Alison Smale, and Rick Lyman. The feature begins to discuss the problems that are being raised in the Middle East. Hundreds of thousands of men, women, and families in countries like Syria, Iraq, Somalia, and Bhutan are in danger due to the fact that their countries are facing war. This leads to the people of these countries being forced to leave in order to escape the war and oppression. These people are called Refugees. The problem cultivates as wealthier neighboring countries become reluctant in helping these refugees because of their anti-refuge politics. Refugees are then forced to travel as far away as they can, paying until they can no longer go any further. They are then forced into labor, later leading them to escape in an unsafe and deathly manner across the Mediterranean sea to Europe. This being the cause of the many deaths of men, women, and children across the Middle East as they had hopes of a better life elsewhere.The Washington Post also reflects on this subject in their column, “Refugees in America: Syrian family rebuilds life in the U.S” by Deepti Hajela. Hajela interviews a Syrian family, the Roustom. The father Hassan Al Roustom exclaims,
More than any country in the world, the United States has been a haven for refugees fleeing religious and political persecution in their home countries. Linked forever to the phrase inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free," the United States, in the eyes of persecuted people throughout the world, has been idealized as a land of freedom and new beginnings. However, the changing face of refugees seeking asylum in the United States in the past several decades has exposed stark gaps in the legal, administrative, and social treatment of
According to a poll over 48% of Americans support the ban on refugees, whereas 42% do not (Nearly Half of American Voters Support Trump’s Immigration Order). As can be seen, many Americans believe that refugees pose a threat to the American way of life in one way or another. Refugee discrimination can be seen across the United States, it is not made up. Unfortunately, this is caused by a tragic past and background influenced by only a few individual terrorists.This is worsened by the urgent crisis of refugees. Refugees, some extremely unlucky people, are displaced across the world (Appositive). Many Americans are against the idea of letting new people into the country for fear of these attacks,
While refugees are a major quandary in the United States, other first world countries are also seriously affected by their arrival. One of the most unrecognized aspects of the refugee crisis would be the diseases associated with their presence. This continues to remain a major problem when accepting refugees since many people do not acknowledge it as one. According to Dr. Elizabeth D. Barnett from the Maxwell Finland Laboratory for Infectious Diseases, “Contagious diseases are thriving as the world's population becomes more mobile,” (Barnett). Since refugees are frequently coming to the U.S. and other first world countries, the diseases they carry are “thriving” and being transferred from refugees to the host country's citizens. Dr. Barnett
The United States of America has always been a refuge where poor and oppressed people from the far corners of the world can come to begin a new life. Much of the nation’s allure to prospective immigrants is in its promise of equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, or color. But the pressures of rising unemployment rates, congested cities, a crippled healthcare system, and national debt skyrocketing out of control have caused America to defend her borders against the influx of immigrants that threaten her already ailing economy. Still, despite all the heightened security measures incorporated in recent decades, a steady stream of immigrants continue to enter the country illegally. The Washington Times reports that there are
Without a doubt, the topic of immigration and refugees is a pressing matter around the globe. With more than 60 million individuals displaced around the world and 41 million immigrants currently living in the United States, there is an international movement of individuals rather by choice or not. In the United States, the topic of immigration and refugees has been at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election; however, although and this topic is at the lead of most news, Americans are undereducated and misinformed about many of the key terms and concepts about immigrants and refugees. Due to the various misconceptions Americans hold, many citizens not open to welcoming more immigrants or refugees into the country. To explain, according to the Pew Research center, 51% of Americans believe immigrants are beneficial to the country, while 41% believe immigrants are a burden to our country (Krogstad, 2015).