The Plight Of Syrian Refugees

People all over the world have been asking themselves if it is right for their country to let in refugees from Syria. It is a question everybody fears from answering because of the consequences it may take. Several states in America have denied the entry because of security reasons and the over population. Even if there are several countries still refusing Syrians there are a few who are accepting them. Looking at some articles, I’ve seen differential opinions and one must read and understand why Syria refugees need a chance to be rescued from all the chaos and horror they’ve been through.

The Syrian refugees have problems that reflect those problems of the Aboriginals. The Aboriginals believe in being born from the soil, which can be opened to immigrants since they have been through identical situations. The refugees have lost their roots and are searching for a new home to embrace them. Similarly, the Aboriginals have lost the identity that is attached to their home by the settlers, and are moved out of their homes with their rights and culture being stripped from them even though they technically still live on their

In both situations, the government is inflicting death upon the civilians in gruesome ways. In Syria, the government are dropping chemical and barrel bombs on civilians. In Germany, the government of Adolf Hitler was killing Jews in gas chambers. In addition, both countries’ leaders are hated world wide (Al-Assad and Hitler). Another similarity between both historical events is that the Jews and the Syrians Refugees both were/are not accepting with open arms into other countries. The Jews and Syrian Refugees were/are believed to bring in unwanted trouble (at the time Jews were thought to be “harbingers of dangerous

“Government officials have justified their lethargic response to the Syrian refugee crisis by citing security concerns. This excuse isn’t new. America’s security fears during World War II led to the rejection of Jews fleeing the Holocaust—and to the remorse that prompted the creation of the refugee process. Rather than repeat the mistake we promised never to forget, we must learn to address our fears without forgetting our humanity—and this begins by welcoming refugees who want nothing but to build a life of opportunity and peace.” They both are between the government and the people. The Syrian government is fighting with the rebels who don’t like the way the president is leading. In the holocaust it was Hitler vs. the Jews, and everyone protecting the Jews. “‘Nothing has been done to save these people, and we hope for stronger action by the international community,’ Mr. Pinheiro said, highlighting the obligation for countries under the 1948 genocide convention to take action to prevent it.” This quote means that, like in the Holocaust, nothing can be done to protect the people getting hurt. They both involve other countries. In the Syrian genocide other countries are helping fight the war. There are many allies in this war. In the holocaust, other countries were fighting in World War ll. These points relate to each other because the two wars happened almost the same ways. They are both moving in the same direction.

The U.S during the Holocaust was considered one of the most powerful nations in the world, economically, politically and socially, America was a model of democracy, success and freedom. During the Holocaust in the U.S more than half of all immigrants in the United States were Jewish, most of them refugees from Europe. In 1941, 45% of all immigrants to the United States were Jewish and in the U.S. the rescue of Jews and others, targeted by Nazi Germany was not a priority for the U.S. during World War II, therefore U.S. State Department policies made it very difficult for refugees to obtain entry. Even today the U.S. is still hesitant to letting Syrian refugees into the U.S. We would do anything to keep our country and our families safe.

Immigration laws have resulted in a situation where many illegal immigrants live and work in the United States. Yet, it is an important issue that has been blown out of proportion by the media and politicians. Here in the United States, Syrian refugees have enriched our cultural growth into a more diverse and positive outcome and have enhanced our influence in the World. However, Americans have responded to their arrival with violence and hate towards them.

Walter Kirn, an American novelist and literary critic, stated that ‘‘Everyone loves a witch hunt as long as it’s someone else’s witch being hunted.’’ (Web. Walter Kirn Quote) Although the Salem Witch Trials took place over 300 years ago, in 1692, and we claim that we have come a long way since then, the truth is we have not. The hysteria that took place during the witch trials occurred because people refused to take responsibility for their actions. The same thing is happening in modern day America due to a 4 year long civil war, in Syria, and a mounting war on terrorism, in the United States. Syrians are fleeing their country because of the impending civil war, of 4 years, between those loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and those who oppose him, the rebels. Accepting refugees from war torn countries has always been something the United States has done, even if it caused some controversy. However, there has never been more controversy on whether or not to accept refugees from Syria. This is because of the terrorist groups in Syria who have continued to execute fatal attacks on Westernized countries, specifically the United States. A number of U.S. citizens do not want to accept Syrian refugees for fear that some refugees could pose potential threats or have relations with the terrorist group, ISIS.

1st, the Jews and the Syrian refugees were trying to escape danger. The Jewish people wanted to escape from the Holocaust. The Syrian refugees had to abandon their homes because of the war. The Syrian people and Jews weren't threats to the U.S.

The issue of if Syrian refugees should come to America is a big debate today. Everyone has different opinions when it comes to politics. In this essay I will discuss both sides and give my opinion about this matter.

It is now up to us to make them feel welcomed and understand it is not the first time we have accepted refugees we fear. Between 1975 and 1976, about 5500 Vietnamese Boat People immigrated to Canada. And yet, in 1939 Canada refused to open its doors to the Jewish refugees on the St. Louis steamship. We consider this part of our dark history, thus I ask myself: Why would we be ready to do it again? Are Jews and Syrians not the same? Maybe not, but after all they were all people. Let’s not make the same mistakes as those who have come before us by discriminating refugees

The Holocaust was undertaken by Adolph Hitler to extinguish an entire race, the Jewish People. Similarly, for the past five years, four million Syrian refugees have been displaced and in need of new residential areas while more than 11.6 million people have been affected by the civil war in Syria. Like in the Holocaust, the Roma, physically and mentally disabled, communists and homosexuals were targeted; not just the Jewish population. Both events demonstrate the inhumanity of our times where a piece of paper with a stamp on it is the difference between life and death.

The issue of whether or not allowing the Syrian refugees continue to enter the United States have became a popular issue after the terrorist attack in Paris on November 13th. In my opinion, I think U.S should still remain allowing the Syrian refugees to start a new life in America. Following two reasons can best explain my point of view.

Many parallels exist between the events of Kristallnacht, the voyage of the S.S. Saint Louis, and the Syrian refugee crisis. First of all, in all of the events the people in need are turned down by other countries. In the past, during the times of Kristallnacht and the S.S. St. Louis, 32 countries gathered to talk about these events, but only one country, the Dominican Republic, offered to take in many refugees. During the presidential debates this year, one Republican candidate, Chris Christie, said that he would be opposed the letting Syrian refugees settle in our country. Also, in both instances, people were were and are used as scapegoats. Currently, Syrian Muslims are used as scapegoats for all the terrorism are fighting happening in the

The Syrian refugee crisis has received massive media coverage. People around the world are trying to comprehend the desperate, complicated situation surrounding Syria. The civil war in Syria is the worst crisis in our time. Syrians upset at the fact that long promised reforms have not been enacted, began anti-government demonstrations which started the civil war in 2011. The peaceful protests turned ugly, with the government violently putting an end to those protests. Afterward, ordinary citizens took arms, causing the situation to escalate. Syrians are fleeing their homes because of the great violence, which have left thousands dead and millions wounded, a collapsed infrastructure, resulting in a shattered economy, and for the safety of the children. Syrians are either streaming to surrounding countries or risking their lives to travel to Europe.

Despite the efforts of parents to keep traditions alive, children are changing, fighting over food, clothing and anything of any value. Many children feel like they are prisoners in their host countries. Many are not allowed to leave their homes due to safety concerns and chores that need to be completed. Twenty-nine percent of Syrian refugees leave their home less than once a week.