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Should the US judge the quality of refugees it admits? On what basis?
1991–1994 Haitians and GTMO
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April 18th, 2016
rich paul
miami, fl
yes
Yes, of course. that is something we have every right to control. Based on a international criminal background check and…Read More
yes Yes, of course. that is something we have every right to control. Based on a international criminal background check and / or the country from which they are coming. If it is a human rights issue, yes we allow them.
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April 18th, 2014
Karen Usiak
Bealeton, VA
yes
ABSOLUTELY!! The safety and well being of our nation should ALWAYS come first!!
April 9th, 2013
Jasmeet Bawa
no
They're refugees, not applying for citizenship.
January 5th, 2013
Submitted by SMS
yes
but not on the basis of race or health
December 9th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
yes
But only for severe comminicable diseases and their criminal history
December 8th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
yes
Basis of skills or refugee need
February 9th, 2016
Dylan Cole-Kink
Providence, RI
no
The US has an ethical and legal obligation to provide asylum to refugees fleeing life threatening danger or persecution,…Read More
no The US has an ethical and legal obligation to provide asylum to refugees fleeing life threatening danger or persecution, especially given the role of US foreign policy in creating these life threatening conditions in the first place.
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November 13th, 2013
Steven Molloy
Villa Hills, KY
yes
Oh which ever basis as it wants as long as they are not good American citizens.
March 20th, 2013
John Kellett
MOUNT WOLF, PA
yes
They should have to qualify as citizens. This means learning the English language; studying U.S. History; pledging allegiance…Read More
yes They should have to qualify as citizens. This means learning the English language; studying U.S. History; pledging allegiance to the United States of America; and defending our country from all of its enemies, whomsoever.
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December 13th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
no
The US should follow international law
December 8th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
yes
Expected economic AND cultural benefit to US.
December 7th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
yes
We should protect our national interests and our own citizens first
April 23rd, 2014
Frederick Ward
Los Gatos, CA
yes
On the basis of expediency or need and the willingness to accept the American way of life. Moreover, we need to protect…Read More
yes On the basis of expediency or need and the willingness to accept the American way of life. Moreover, we need to protect our nation and ensure that those who are allowed into residence here not be a threat in an real manner.
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November 8th, 2013
Kathleen Hulser
New York, NY
no
Admission is based on the situation of the refugees,not the needs of USA.
January 29th, 2013
Submitted by SMS
no
Refugee status is based on need. It is, for good reason, illegal to reject people persecuted in their home countries.
December 9th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
yes
On the basis of whether they will contribute to our economy
December 8th, 2012
Submitted by SMS
yes
Based on UN standards
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