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Persuasive Essay On Syrian Refugees

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Syrians have been fleeing Syria since the Civil War that started in 2011. Nine million people have fled for shelter from the civil war. Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq all have been involved in monitoring the influx of immigrants, migrating to European countries. These countries population have grown at a rapid pace and now the refugees must go beyond those neighboring countries of Syria for a new place to live. Over 250,000 people have died in Syria every since the war erupted. The largest amounts of refugees to date, have all come from Syria, and are facing obstacles seeking refuge in Europe now. Only 1,500 Syrian refugees have been accepted into the United States since 2011, but the Obama administration announced in September that 10,000 Syrians will be allowed entry in the next couple of years. (http://newscult.com) …show more content…

The Immigration Act of 1965 erased quotas and immigration from Syria to the US. Syrian migrant have been making the news with their efforts in trying to make the US their home. So, the question that is asked frequently is, “Should the United States continue to allow Syrian’s to migrate to the America?” Twenty six governors in the US have stated to the media and President Obama. They would bar any Syrian refugees from settling in their respective states. Fear of extremist hiding as refugees to gain entry into the United States, is the huge concern. From a legal stance, technically, governors can’t bar refugees from coming to the United States and settling in their territories. But, what they can do is make the process a little harder by asking the State Department not to allow such settlement in their

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