On the heels of what BaronVonZemo posted, I'd like to see an answer that goes beyond the usual emotional ones liberals make. Let's hear some PRACTICAL reasons why the United States specifically needs these people to come here.
Our western European allies are taking a shit-ton of these refugees, and they really don't have a choice since most are just showing up (similar to many of our Latin American immigrants that are here to escape poverty/drug cartels). Agreeing to take some on helps our allies, which makes them more likely to help us with other issues (i.e., fighting terrorism globally and taking our side in disputes with Russia and China).
But the reality is there is not always a purely "practical" way to look at these issues. The situation in Syria is currently the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world. 99% of refugees just want out and a chance for a better life. There will be a very small percentage that are radicalized and/or have the capacity to become radicalized. Of course we have this risk with American citizens as well. We've all heard the terrible "poison M&M analogy". The problem with that analogy is these are real people undergoing real suffering...not inanimate pieces of candy.
The reason this has become a liberal vs conservative argument is similar to the reason gov't assistance for poor Americans is a liberal vs. conservative issue. In general, liberals are OK with gov't policies that help poor people even though they get nothing out of it themselves. Conservatives don't want any government policies that could be negative to them even if it could help others.
Or how about just basic decency.
Or church teaching about helping others.
Or how about how no refugees from Syria have killed anyone here.
Or how about just not being a fucking pussy.
Even though the majority may be "peaceful" and cause no harm, you are going to have to accept that a certain number that we let in ARE going to commit mass murders in the name of Islam as we've already seen a number of times. You not only have to accept that; you have to be okay with that fact.
If so, where would you draw the lines?
Our forebearers were given just that: opportunity.
They were not given a cocktail of government services, with the promise that those services be given to anyone who walks in the door and asks for them.
You've really never heard of the Homestead Act? But I guess 640 acres of free land is worth less than some gov't healthcare?
You got a link for the 640 acre thing?
We still have a lot a land out there we can give out. Not sure anyone wants it, though.
We have to anticipate how the liberals will handle this.
US birth rate is now at about 1.8 kids / woman, and the sustainable 'replacement' rate is estimated to be 2.1. Simply put, we need immigrants.
Besides, when I'm in NYC and can't catch an Uber ride, someone is needed to drive my taxi.
...assuming, of course, that integration is a goal.
We need more of these chicks in country!
benefit to Americans, only risk and expense.
While the majority desiring to come here may be the stereotypical "peaceful" Muslims, there is no doubt that at least some we let into the US in will engage in mass murder specifically in the name of their religion. We've already seen it here on a number of occasions. The left has to decide if those future mass murders are worth it to be "open" and "inclusive."
The Conservatives believe saving a hundred foreigners is not worth it if one American civilian is harmed/killed by one of these immigrants.
The Liberals tend to think that if the majority of the would-be immigrants are peaceful, we should allow them in for the greater (not just American) good.
Man, have I been missing the boat on that one! :)
An "open border" is LT's nightmare.
common good? Other than post retarded shit on a message board?
It saves the lives of other desperate human beings.
Cynically, it adds more poverty and welfare cost to a bloated deficit, and opens the door for criminals and terrrorists to enter this country. It is not the best option for American citizens' interests. It's the same argument when it comes to amnesty for existing illegals and increasing HUD-voucher programs.
Fuck you for misrepresenting my position.
