Before the Counter there is something that needs to be said
The United States has been thrown into fierce political debate regarding what to do with the millions of refugees who are fleeing Syria between those who want to accept refugees and to establish a stabilizing presence in the region, and those who push to keep refugees out and keep American forces out of Syria. McCarthy, a writer and former U.S. attorney, is aligned with the latter perspective, as demonstrated in his article, “The Controversy over Syrian Refugees Misses the Question We Should Be Asking” for the National Review.
He argues that our vetting process for these refugees is not appropriate for the level of risk they pose for the United States, because it could lead to the increase of radicalization once they get into America. He makes a point that the region these refugees are coming from are in utter chaos, and that it is difficult to gather reliable information form the records there. This is true, with the lack of information it becomes crucial to change tactics when it comes to who is let into the country.
While I don’t agree with all of your points I will not underestimate the risks that are posed by accepting thousands of these refugees. You make a point that the region these refugees are coming from are in utter chaos, and that it is difficult to gather reliable information form the records there. This is true, I am sure that developing a proper background of these refugees must be extremely hard. I also agree that because of the lack of information we have to change our tactics when it comes to who we let into our country. It is blatantly ignorant to accept strangers into our country, from a region where ISIS has their stronghold, without proper vetting to see whether or not they pose a threat to American civilians.
Sadly, I do not believe that America has the luxury of sitting out of a geo-political crisis. We are as much a part of the world as any other nation, and we must accept all the responsibilities that come with it. You can satisfy both sides without getting boots on the ground, and while keeping Americans safe by imposing a strict vetting system and keeping watch on those refugees we allow into our country, while simultaneously using our diplomatic power to end conflict. This would allow the US to return stability to the region and give the refugees a home to return to.