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Fox News anchor Shepard Smith delivered a commentary Monday afternoon in which he scolded the various state governors who decided to bar refugees from their states in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Without specifically mentioning the governors, Smith said the U.S. has a responsibility to protect the values on which the nation was founded, warning that “political extremists” could lead the country to “self-destruction.”

“In the face of terror, will we panic, or be calm and deliberative in approach?” Smith said. “Confronted with those who want to change our way of life, will we abandon our freedoms and the rights granted to us by the Creator?”

In his commentary, Smith suggested that the U.S. must “welcome huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” referring to refugees attempting to escape their war-torn countries of origin. He also warned against taking “extreme measures to fundamentally alter who and what we are.”

The White House plans a conference call with governors about plans to increase the number of refugees accepted in the United States after governors raised concerns that terrorists might use the refugees as cover to sneak across borders.

Spokesmen for the governors of Michigan and Arizona say the call is planned for 5 p.m. EST Tuesday.

Pwns wrote:"Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free"

I'm sure most of Syrians are fleeing because they are tired of religious extremism and not because that country is being torn apart by war and social upheaval.

CAA Flagship wrote:Clearly these Governors don't trust the Government to do this correctly. And they won't.

That being said, everyone is saying that the States can't block the refugees.

But I don't understand why we can't just put up a chunk of money to support them somewhere else.

CAA Flagship wrote:Clearly these Governors don't trust the Government to do this correctly. And they won't.

That being said, everyone is saying that the States can't block the refugees.

But I don't understand why we can't just put up a chunk of money to support them somewhere else.

dbackjon wrote:

CAA Flagship wrote:Clearly these Governors don't trust the Government to do this correctly. And they won't.

That being said, everyone is saying that the States can't block the refugees.

But I don't understand why we can't just put up a chunk of money to support them somewhere else.

They have been screening refugees from Syria for several years now - takes a long time. They are not letting just anyone in - it's been families, people with relatives already here, etc.


And we are paying to support the millions in refugee camps in Turkey, Jordan, etc. Those are breeding grounds for ISIS

CAA Flagship wrote:

dbackjon wrote:

They have been screening refugees from Syria for several years now - takes a long time. They are not letting just anyone in - it's been families, people with relatives already here, etc.


And we are paying to support the millions in refugee camps in Turkey, Jordan, etc. Those are breeding grounds for ISIS

So other countries like Turkey, Jordan, Germany, etc. have millions of these refugees, and they are going to let the US cherry pick the "best and brightest"? Ha

dbackjon wrote:

CAA Flagship wrote:Clearly these Governors don't trust the Government to do this correctly. And they won't.

That being said, everyone is saying that the States can't block the refugees.

But I don't understand why we can't just put up a chunk of money to support them somewhere else.

They have been screening refugees from Syria for several years now - takes a long time. They are not letting just anyone in - it's been families, people with relatives already here, etc.


And we are paying to support the millions in refugee camps in Turkey, Jordan, etc. Those are breeding grounds for ISIS

Cap'n Cat wrote:What Would Jesus Do?

kalm wrote:Saw a map on the news this morning of states refusing refugees. It looked pretty darned red.

Shep Smith to these governors: GTFO!

Fox News anchor Shepard Smith delivered a commentary Monday afternoon in which he scolded the various state governors who decided to bar refugees from their states in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Without specifically mentioning the governors, Smith said the U.S. has a responsibility to protect the values on which the nation was founded, warning that “political extremists” could lead the country to “self-destruction.”

“In the face of terror, will we panic, or be calm and deliberative in approach?” Smith said. “Confronted with those who want to change our way of life, will we abandon our freedoms and the rights granted to us by the Creator?”

In his commentary, Smith suggested that the U.S. must “welcome huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” referring to refugees attempting to escape their war-torn countries of origin. He also warned against taking “extreme measures to fundamentally alter who and what we are.”

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dbackjon wrote:

CAA Flagship wrote: So other countries like Turkey, Jordan, Germany, etc. have millions of these refugees, and they are going to let the US cherry pick the "best and brightest"? Ha

Actually yes...

Ivytalk wrote:Hardly any Syrians want to come here. The European press says they regard Germany as the promised land.

∞∞∞ wrote:I mean it's cliche to say, but we only validate terrorism if we let fear overtake compassion. We can't let faceless assholes from a backward cult from halfway around the world take away our humanity.

Grizalltheway wrote:

Ivytalk wrote:Hardly any Syrians want to come here. The European press says they regard Germany as the promised land.

Oh how times have changed.