Hannah Lunt

Webb
English 1010
Refugees and Where They Should Go.
With the recent events of the attacks in Paris and others such as nine eleven and the
Boston Bombings many have become afraid of the Muslim culture. People have become even
more afraid of refugees and the threat they might pose. Some say that terrorists from ISIS will
pose as refugees and thus making it easier for them to get inside our borders. Others dont want
them living off our welfare. But many feel it unethical to lock the refugees out, subjecting them
to terror.
this is definitely a touchy subject for many. We all want to keep our home safe, but we all
want to be ethical and do whats right. (I hope all of us do)
Some say that we should take in the refugees and train the men in military and send them
back to fight for their country. But others say that if we train them in military they will turn back
on us with the new skill we have taught them.
Its tricky and messy. Many have come out with their opinions on what should be done with the
matter. The following list is articles by different journalists with their opinions on the matter and
how it can/should be resolved.
Baker, Stewart. Conscript Male Refugees to Fight.
New York Times. November 16, 2015
Baker's article starts with staeting that the Constitution is meant for everyone. Then
discusses the problems that the Syrian refugees are faced with in their own country and that
everyone agrees with this, the thing we do not agree on is how to deal with the refugees and

where they should go. Baker states that the solution is to not bring the war to Europe by bringing
in refugees, but not letting the Syrian people suffer. Is there another option rather than yes
refugees, no refugees? Baker states that there is. Baker tells of a German parliamentarian who is
saying to conscript military-age Germans to provide the services that displaced Syrians need.
then suggests that the plan is almost perfect if we would conscript military age Syrians while
taking in their families. Baker states that doing so would separate true refugees from those who
are trying to find better work. Solving the problem at its source. as Baker puts it.
This article is the side that I personally am taking so it will prove useful when pointing
out the other options that can be taken towards this problem.
Greenhill, Kelly. Europe Must Deal With the Breeding of Terrorism Within Its
Borders
New York Times. November 16, 2015
Greenhill points out that at least one of those responsible for the attacks in Paris may
have entered Europe with a group of asylum seekers but states that it will be hard for European
leaders to satisfy far right parties and citizens who are scared. Stating that helping refugees
would look politically heroic, Greenhill claims that doing so wont stop terrorism in the
European countries.
This will be a useful way to point out that there will always be threats of terrorism no
matter what is done to try to resolve the matter.
Grand, Camille. A Crackdown on Refugees Wont Ease the Threat of Terrorism
New York Times. November 16, 2015
Grand states that A crackdown on potentially dangerous refugees would have had a
limited, if any, effect on their actions. then bringing up the opposing point that terrorists posing

as refugees should be kept in view says it should not be overlooked. Grands point is that doing
lengthy and thoroughly screening is what is needed to be done, but that that takes time and a lot
of money and a ...much more organized and structured European Union policy of
coordination.... Grand states that this would lessen the risks of a terrorist sneaking in but not
completely eliminate the threat. Then telling his audience that closing the borders wont fix the
problem either because of all the refugees that escape daily. The refugee problem is a
humanitarian problem states Grand. Grands point is that We should not neglect [refugees] in our
attempts to secure a safer Europe.
This will be a useful article because this is the point I want to hit in the end. That yes we
need to be careful in this scary sticky process but that either way terrorists will find a way to get
in, so its more of a moral question than a safety question.
Lawrence, Jonathan. More Scrutiny of Those Who Go to Syria, and a LongRange View, Are Needed.
New York Times. November 16, 2015
Lawrence begins with the retelling of the Paris attacks (The main reason for this topic of
discussion.) and how we will need a policy change. Lawrence points out that many French are
converts to Islam and although some call to expel the Islamists, you cannot forcibly move
natural born citizens, but they can remove themselves. Lawrence then gives lists and percentages
of the different countries that have had citizens convert to Islam and leave for ISIS. There is a
need of more knowledge of the coming and goings of these citizens, but it will create a challenge
for the Schengen Zone. Lawrence points out that France has already reimposed controls and
would have caught the most wanted individual at the Belgian border control had an arrest
bulletin arrived earlier. He also states that the countries of Europe need to find out who is

temporary and permanent and consider ...their impact upon Islam as an organized religion and
their Muslim communities more generally.
This is another article of a solution. It will be useful along the other articles to show the
different solutions to problems then create my own solution and opinion out of them all and
present it.
Martinez, Michael. Syrian Refugees: Which Countries welcome them.
CNN.com. September 10, 2015
Martinez article is more on the moral side of the topic. He says that the Syrian refugee
crisis shows countries true color between those that welcome refugees, and those that don't. 4.1
million Syrians are trying to escape their war torn home. Some European countries have taken in
so many it's caused a population spike but other countries have done nothing to help the
desperate cries. Martinez then gives a detailed list of the different European and Middle East
countries and who has let migrants in and what they have done to help.
This will be helpful for charts and diagrams for a visual aid during my presentation of
what countries have done what with the matter.
Bradner, Eric and Barrett, Ted. Republican to President Barack Obama: Keep
Syrian Refugees Out.
CNN.com. November 16, 2015
Republicans dont want refugees and President Barack Obama and his party do. This
article tells us that as of right now the intaking of refugees is a decision made by the state. GOP
governors and lawmakers were quick to announce they wouldn't allow Syrian refugees into their
states and are appealing for stronger control of U.S. borders. President Obama, argues that the
United States must accept the Syrian immigrants. The article is a collection of what the

Republicans want and their view. Trump and Carsen and other candidates give their opinion of
the matter.
This article will help me bring in the opposing side. Many of my opposing sides
quotes come from this source.
Root, Wayne. Heres Where We Should Tell Obama to Send All the Syrian
Refugees.
TheBlaze. November 23, 2015
Wayne state's why we should not let in refugees through two reasons: one danger
and two money. He first states with anger an analogy about candy, how if you were given
a hundred pieces of candy but two were poison would you dare eat one. This is Wayne's
of telling us that terrorists could sneak in with refugees and harm us from the inside. The
second is money, Wayne points out how we will have higher taxes with refugees living
off of welfare programs. His solution is that although the liberals say they love the
Syrians if we were to put them all on Hawaii they would not be all about it anymore.
Although this is a very extreme side to take I will use his two points to bring in
the opposing side and offer my solution of how we can figure out a better welfare system.
And bring it back to the moral decision and how as stated before terrorists will find a way
no matter what our rules are.
Both sides of the argument have valid points. It is a tricky argument that has
consequences on both sides. So far I lean more towards helping the refugees of Syria.
Although I do not believe that it is all just a question of do we let them in or not. I think
we need to have them fight for their own country and set up a democracy. And welfare
should only help them get started here.