Who are these refugees from Afghanistan who keep arriving at Dulles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those of you calling OP a troll vastly underestimate how UMC parents freak out over the thought of their kids being around poor/non Asian POC. Go read threads in the school forums. The only acceptable public schools are mostly white and Asian UMC ones. Support refugees, BLM, and immigrants? Sure yeah but not in my kids’ school!

This is so true.

[Anonymous]

Nova will get one thousand or more refugees and Maryland will accept 180

[Anonymous]

I've never said something like this before, but I don't care if they crowd schools here. It's 100% our fault they are in this mess, and I feel very badly for the ones who cannot escape. Today, the Taliban said no more Afghan citizens will be allowed to go to the airport or leave. And reports I have seen about what might happen to our allies on lists there are frightful.

[Anonymous]

May they find refuge here
God Bless them

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those of you calling OP a troll vastly underestimate how UMC parents freak out over the thought of their kids being around poor/non Asian POC. Go read threads in the school forums. The only acceptable public schools are mostly white and Asian UMC ones. Support refugees, BLM, and immigrants? Sure yeah but not in my kids’ school!

I agree with a lot of this, but it's a little weird to call Afghanis "non Asian POC's". What continent do you think Afghanistan is on?

[Anonymous]

Welcome to your new home. We are more blessed here than we are often able to fully appreciate. Perhaps you can help remind us as you integrate. I hope you are all welcomed with open arms, full hearts, and the American spirit! 🇺🇸🇦🇫

[Anonymous]

First, the situation is terrible.
Second, I heard from a supposedly reputable source that most of the people getting out were american citizens or family units with at least one person who already had american citizenship. Then supposedly it was supposed to move to getting out people very far in the refugee process already. Do we know who is actually arriving at dulles (e.g. which catagory of people?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First, the situation is terrible.
Second, I heard from a supposedly reputable source that most of the people getting out were american citizens or family units with at least one person who already had american citizenship. Then supposedly it was supposed to move to getting out people very far in the refugee process already. Do we know who is actually arriving at dulles (e.g. which catagory of people?)

They're all supposed to be coming through Dulles as far as I've heard. From there they go to other locations.

[Anonymous]

Wow. I feel so sad for these families that they've lost their homes, but would welcome their children in our schools. We live in a very diverse area, and I love that my children are exposed to families from all over the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My understanding is many are relocating to this area. Why OP?

I am worried about schools, FCPS specifically. Maybe the number of refugees is not that high, but for the amount of posts asking for donations on my Facebook page and nextdoor, Iam worried about the impact on FCPS resources - class size, ESOL, etc.

You are disgusting and that’s all I have to say about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are they the people who helped the American government during this 20y war or just regular people who want out of the new Taliban government?

Also, are they staying here or are they going to be moved throughout the country?

Does it matter? Given the country has fallen, we absolutely should support them coming here for a better life. After all, that is why our ancestors or we came here.

[Anonymous]

There’s a huge Afghani population that already lives & thrives in Nova. They are more likely to thrive here where they have a long standing community that speaks their languages and can help them navigate US bureaucracy, find jobs, learn English, etc. If you plop them in the middle of rural Nebraska, they will have a very difficult time adapting and assimilating.

[Anonymous]

The DMV is larded up with contractor money. As a thank you, all refugees should really be welcomed here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nova will get one thousand or more refugees and Maryland will accept 180

What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nova will get one thousand or more refugees and Maryland will accept 180

What?

Correct

I can’t wait to welcome my brothers and sisters