U.S. temporarily Bans Syrians refugees, Obama to veto bill
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THE US HOUSE of Representatives has taken a major step towards making it much harder for those fleeing ISIS to enter the United States.
By an overwhelming margin of 289-137, the lower house voted for a Republican bill that would erect new hurdles for refugees from Syria and Iraq attempting to live in America.
President Barack Obama had vowed to veto the legislation, but 47 Yes votes by his fellow Democrats bring the margin of support above two thirds, and make it highly likely any presidential veto would be overridden.
Last Friday’s attacks in Paris have turned the question of admitting people fleeing war-torn Syria and Iraq into a high-stakes political issue in both the United States and Europe, and many Democrats were willing to vote against Obama for fear of angering voters nervous about security at home.
Democrats opposing the GOP bill said the U.S. has no business abandoning its age-old values, including being a safe haven for people fleeing countries racked by violence.
Democratic Representative Jerrold Nadler said: Defeating terrorism should not mean slamming the door in the faces of those fleeing the terrorists. We might as well take down the Statue of Liberty.
However, Republicans like House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said that in dangerous times, the government must first protect its own.
It is against the values of our nation and the values of a free society to give terrorists the opening they are looking for.
Besides, the thread title is misleading. The bill wouldn't ban refugees, it only implements a more thorough investigation process. I agree there needs to be more security.
Besides, the thread title is misleading. The bill wouldn't ban refugees, it only implements a more thorough investigation process. I agree there needs to be more security.
? We already have one of the most rigorous screening processes out of any country currently.
