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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My understanding is that [b]we know that two of the people involved in the Paris attack are citizens of France and one is a citizen from Belgium[/b].  They have a Syrian passport for one of the people, but they have confirmed that it was stolen or a fake; thought they do know that this man entered Europe via Turkey and claimed to be a refugee.

So why are we trying to keep Syrians out when [b]the wrong doers are citizens of France and Belgium. Even the "shoe bomber" was traveling on a British passport.[/b]  If you are concerned about terrorists coming to America, isn't this legislation too narrow?
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You have correctly identified my objection to importation of refugees.  It's not that I think the refugees are terrorists, almost none of them are.  It's the children of Muslim immigrants who are radicalized.  I have zero desire to replicate the failure of Europe in absorbing large numbers of Muslims.  And yes, I am aware how politically incorrect that sounds, and that it is only a small percentage of horrific apples ruining things for the vast majority of peaceful Muslims.

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Setting aside the fact that are talking about 10,000 Syrians, not the millions who emigrated to France from the Maghreb, the way to avoid replicating what has happened in France and Belgium is to develop and implement policies and programs through which Syrians will be assimilated and become "American" over time.  That means not segregating them from the community or subjecting them to discrimination.  That means treating them with respect, educating their children and offering them a step up in terms of jobs and economic opportunity.  There are no guarantees that they will succeed in America but shutting the door in their face won't do much to stop someone from being radicalized.[/quote]

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