| { |
| "question": "Do you support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution? Please answer briefly in 2–3 sentences.", |
| "comments": [ |
| { |
| "index": 0, |
| "comment": "I am pretty conflicted, but I think overall I think its okay to accept refugees fleeing war or persecution. I know if I was in their shoes, I would want somewhere safe to go." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 1, |
| "comment": "Yes I support the US government accepting more refugees who are fleeing persecution that would result in harm including loss of life" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 2, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees because they are people who didn’t choose to live that war, people who is trying to have a better life for them and their families" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 3, |
| "comment": "I believe the government should accept refugees fleeing dangerous situations. However, the qualifications for what justifies refugee status should be thoroughly vetted. There should also be limits in place so that citizens do not experience negative effects on their quality of life." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 4, |
| "comment": "If america was a wealthy nation and could take care of refugees then I would say it's the right thing to do. However, america isn't rich, it has more debt than it can pay back and can't help it's own citizens. No, we shouldn't accept more refugees till we can take care of our own." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 5, |
| "comment": "I find that I do support the government doing this. The reason being is that why have an abundance of resources if you are not using it. I find that no matter, where you are born that you deserve kindness and deserve a good life and so accepting people that are looking to achieve that seems ideal to me." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 6, |
| "comment": "I do not support the immigration policy/refugee policy because it is taking away from average every day americans and increasing the strain on our systems and society. Many Americans who can use there resources are flat out denied whereas people who've come here illegally receive this aid and its bullshit to me,." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 7, |
| "comment": "Yes i do. But i think there should be more vetting of these refugees and education on rules of the society and how to intergrate into American Society." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 8, |
| "comment": "Yes, innocent children and parents are being killed. Every life matters." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 9, |
| "comment": "No because most of the time they tend to increase in number with time which in turn impacts the government expenditure on them. The government needs to cater for the social needs and share resources with them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 10, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution, however, only after they have been thoroughly vetted. I think it is great the our country can help other people escape poverty, but we cannot just let any people in and there has to be somewhat of a limit on the number of people as we still have plenty of problems here that need to be solved for current citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 11, |
| "comment": "Yes. I am Native American and want my ancestors' land to be ours again." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 12, |
| "comment": "I do believe our government should show compassion by accepting refugees fleeing war and persecution, since they are trying to escape life-threatening situations. But I also think our government should ensure a balanced approach in helping, but making sure citizens have access to enough resources to thrive, and not having both citizens and refugees compete for resources." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 13, |
| "comment": "While I strongly believe in human rights and have compassion for those who suffer, I think the government should continue accepting refugees. However, there should be rigorous vetting processes in place to prevent individuals with criminal backgrounds or questionable pasts from entering our country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 14, |
| "comment": "I would why that I the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. I think that this is a good thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 15, |
| "comment": "I think it depends, but I do support governments accepting genuine refugees in these situations. However, I specifically want to exclude economic migrants and criminals from being allowed in under these pretenses." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 16, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting refugees. I think that the cities are becoming too crowded, but many rural areas of the US would benefit from an increased population. Similar to during the Vietnam and Korean wars, there are opportunities to open up refugee camps in less populated areas to help increased population and teach skills to help boost economies." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 17, |
| "comment": "Yes I am okay with it as long as it doesn’t affect our economy. If it goes negative I don’t want it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 18, |
| "comment": "Yes I do support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution especially when it is a direct result of our governments foreign policy. This country and many others were founded on the idea of fleeing persecution and fighting for individual liberties. Also, to accept refugees means more cultural diversity which can greatly benefit our nation." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 19, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution because they need safety and a chance to rebuild their lives. Offering refuge is a humanitarian responsibility that helps protect human rights and promotes global solidarity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 20, |
| "comment": "Yes! We should never negate helping those fleeing dangerous places as we are a nation which is supposed to take in the poor, people from all nations and provide them with a place where they can feel safe" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 21, |
| "comment": "I do not. The should flee to other countries that connect the theirs. They are all travelling thousands of miles to come here. It's overwhelming." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 22, |
| "comment": "The bare minimum the US can do for refugees is to give them shelter and protection, this country does enough damage to other countries for no reason other than \"peacekeeping.\" Not to mention directly supplying Israel for more than just this presidency, this country is full of sin for these refugees and persecuted individuals. We as a country must give them a place to call home or a shelter away from danger." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 23, |
| "comment": "I am on the fence about supporting and not supporting. I do believe everyone should have a safe place to run to but I also do not believe we should just be letting anyone into the United States. I believe that there are stipulations, processes, and vetting that should be done to accept refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 24, |
| "comment": "I am support of the government allowing more refugees fleeing war or persecution, as long as they do not pose a risk to the safety of our country, nor have criminal backgrounds. Most refugees are suffering with basic human rights, so it is only fair to help them escape such treacherous conditions." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 25, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. People shouldn't have to fear for their lives constantly and should be allowed to take refuge in another country. Everybody on Earth who has is not an evil person has the right to live a good life." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 26, |
| "comment": "I support accepting more refugees. If our country has the means to provide support for these people fleeing for safety and survival, why should we turn them away?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 27, |
| "comment": "Generally no. There are conflicts all over the world and we have enough issues going on at home. Only in some extreme circumstance." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 28, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think we should welcome refugees. They are fleeing war, and if saving them means they come here I am for it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 29, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think the government should take in more refugees. They are running away from war and danger, and they need a safe place to live. Helping them is the right and kind thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 30, |
| "comment": "I support the cause because it is the write thing to do. These people are innocent. It shows how great and caring our government is." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 31, |
| "comment": "I support accepting refugees. I can't support allowing people to suffer if we have the means to support if it isn't a detriment to everyone involved. Make better accomodations for them and address the problem." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 32, |
| "comment": "i believe that america should be open to the idea of accepting refugees.we should be a safe place for freedom" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 33, |
| "comment": "I do not. I think that they are coming in too fast for us to vet their background properly." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 34, |
| "comment": "Yes I do, nobody should be forced to be in a situation where they are in danger or persecuted. It is important that everyone is safe" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 35, |
| "comment": "I support tha government taking in refugees, although I do worry about what consequences it would bring both to the refugees and to us. I think it is important for our nation to show that they care about individuals." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 36, |
| "comment": "I believe we should welcome more refugees escaping war and persecution because everyone deserves a chance to live safely and with dignity. Opening our doors shows kindness and helps people rebuild their lives after facing unimaginable hardship." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 37, |
| "comment": "I'm not sure about this. We don't want to say no to people who really need the help but at the same time we as US Citizens need a lot of help as well." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 38, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution as long as they have been searched and cleared. I do believe there are some bad actors or criminals in the mix so everyone needs to be checked, not everyone is good, but I do believe as well that the majority are good and innocent people who are just feeling from a bad situation." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 39, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government accepting more refugees. I morally think we should but America is currently not in the position to be accepting refugees. We need to work on our internal problems first." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 40, |
| "comment": "No, we already have too many immigrants. They need to figure out to make their homeland better," |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 41, |
| "comment": "I find it an acceptable practice as long as priority is given to African nations as they then to receive the less support from the United States." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 42, |
| "comment": "I accept more refugees fleeing war and persecution. Our country needs to show compassion for people in need and dire circumstances. We should serve as an example for other countries to follow." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 43, |
| "comment": "I strongly support government accepting refugees fleeing wars. It’s just the matter of humanity to reduce death and suffering by letting them in. We owe each other basic humanity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 44, |
| "comment": "Yes, because the United States was born from citizens escaping harsh conditions and tyrannical rule. Despite the country's flaws, we are still an honorable country for those in need to rely on when their own country is in ruin." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 45, |
| "comment": "I support our government accepting more refugees fleeing war and/or persecution. I think there is no other nation as capable as ours that can handle a large amount of refugees and we only stand to gain from doing so. I feel that by accepting refugees we set an example to rest of the world in how to act as a powerful nation and that we still deserve our spot as peacekeepers. These refugees will also be very grateful for giving them a second chance at life and will become great citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 46, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. We most take care of our own people and there are many individuals her who need hello." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 47, |
| "comment": "I think the US has a lot going on with their own citizens. The people here are already struggling to survive and you're bringing more people here and they are getting more help than the people who was born here who are struggling. At the same time I feel for them. I just don't understand why they all flee here when there are other countries." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 48, |
| "comment": "You should support anyone fleeing death or prosecution with open arms. Given that the person doesn't have a criminal history or a background of violence there's no reason not to allow them into your country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 49, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting refugees fleeing hard times. Out of compassion for humans, we should come to their aid. As a wealthy, benevolent nation, full of resources to help others, we should be willing to help these individuals. We can be innovative and help these individuals." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 50, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees into the country to an extent. While I support refugees seeking a safe haven to escape war, I also feel strong immigration policies need to be implemented so that background checks or other procedures are implemented to help protect the country from allowing people into the country that have a criminal background or belong to a criminal group. There also needs to be a procedure for naturalization or time frame of return to the original country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 51, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution because we have a moral duty to help these people. Turning a blind eye devalues us a country. Not helping these people is condoning atrocities and not supporting growth and potential each person has." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 52, |
| "comment": "Of course. 9 times out of 10 we're partially responsible for these wars either by funding them or not getting involved which is a bystander effect. The least we could do is accept refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 53, |
| "comment": "Absolutely we should be accepting refugees. This country was founded and built on and by the need and brilliance of refugees. It is ridiculous to think we should stop allowing people to enter the country that our ancestors (unless we are Native American) came to." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 54, |
| "comment": "Yes I do support them. I believe that humans shouldn't have to live in these situations as life itself is already hard enough." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 55, |
| "comment": "Yes, I believe the government should help people escaping war or bad treatment. these people are in danger and need a safe place to go and they don't deserve to suffer due to political disagreement." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 56, |
| "comment": "This is a tough question because the immigration system is already overwhelmed, and there are many \"refugees\" who are not actual refugees fleeing war but rather taking advantage of the system. There is no good answer, but the system needs to be put on hold until it is fixed and the bad actors are out." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 57, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. It is the humane and right thing to do to help fellow human beings if their lives are legitimately in danger." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 58, |
| "comment": "I absolutely think we should accept as many refugees as possible. We are one of the wealthiest countries in the world and we have a moral obligation to help everyone that we can. It's frustrating to me that a lot of people in my country not only feel that we should turn the refugees away but they even talk bad about them, and it's almost always people who base everything on their religion. It's maddening. I think we should do everything we can to help any human less fortunate than us." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 59, |
| "comment": "In the US, we have a huge immigration issue over the last couple of years, because there are many undocumented people allowed in the US. In our country, everyone should be accounted for, and registered as a citizen. I don't have any issues with refugees, if they come into our country and file for citizenship legitimately." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 60, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees, but only if it doesn't put an greater strain on the country. I think that we should be willing to help those that are innocent and seeking asylum from bad circumstances." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 61, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war, I think safety should be the top priority above everything else." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 62, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting refugees. People have the right to live their lives away from war and persecution." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 63, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees. I believe this will allow us to have better relations with other countries, and it is good to give back to those in need. They are also likely to help increase diversity and generate income or jobs once they get their footing here." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 64, |
| "comment": "I feel like the US should be open to accepting new refugees, however, they should be vetted and provided documentation. They should also be subject o followup visits and abide by all the laws of the US. If they break the law, they go home." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 65, |
| "comment": "Yes. I believe that all borders should be abolished. People have total freedom of movement. We are a single species and we cannot have such divisions amongst us." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 66, |
| "comment": "No, I do not support more refugees. We have enough people in this country and with the wide influx of immigrants that Biden let into our country, it's caused nothing but chaos, crime and health issues for Americans." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 67, |
| "comment": "Yes I support it. This is a nation built on immigration, and we preach democracy, freedom, and justice. I feel it is important we uphold these values and extend our good fortune as a powerful nation to help others who need it the most. If we show good will towards others I hope it would come back to us as being good role models and having positive relationships with many other nations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 68, |
| "comment": "I don't currently think we need to accept more refugees. Our country is in a lot of debt and many of our own citizens are struggling. We need to prioritize ourselves for now and not take on more than we can handle." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 69, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think governments should help those most in need. This is especially true and important if the conflict was brought about by the country itself. Of course, the messaging will be important to make it more acceptable to everyday citizens and not risk backlash." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 70, |
| "comment": "I think that, in many cases, it is the responsibility of the United States to accept these refugees. Often the turmoil in these countries that necessitated refugees fleeing them was caused, at least in part, by the United States and we need to help those we have negatively affected" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 71, |
| "comment": "I greatly support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war and persecution because we should be welcoming and helping those in need. We need to show empathy for people in extreme situations and we have the means to help them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 72, |
| "comment": "No I don’t support allowing more refugees to enter our country. I believe the US has let too many people into the country and it has been a drain on our resources. I think in a lot of instances people are willing to say they are fleeing their country and in danger just so they can stay in the US. The US needs to concentrate on helping our citizens not people who are not from here." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 73, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persectution. Some are fleeing war zones that are a direct result of US foriegn policies that are a direct cause of their woes. We can't think that being the globes primary supplies of weapons does not cause an increase in refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 74, |
| "comment": "No, I don't support it. America is one of the worst places to live. I would tell them to flee somewhere else." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 75, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting refugees because these are people who are fleeing war or persecution. We should help people from other countries. The people that enter our country are hardworking and contribute in a positive way in America." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 76, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution, but will they in the months to come, gather those same refugees and place them at Alcatraz alley in Florida and treat them as if they are not human." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 77, |
| "comment": "Accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution is the responsibility of the entire world. Yes they should accept more." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 78, |
| "comment": "I am honestly torn on this topic; I'd say I am neutral. I think it sucks for refugees and they do need help, but this causes strain in the US and harms racial relations. I guess the US should only take a certain portion of refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 79, |
| "comment": "No I do not. We have millions of people here illegally and no one knows who they are. The system was seriously abused. I believe that all refugees fleeing war or persecution should seek refuge in China." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 80, |
| "comment": "I am not educated enough on this topic to make a statement. I believe we should treat people as if they're human though." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 81, |
| "comment": "Yes. I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. I believe that everyone has a right to seek safety and security, and that includes refugees from other places. I don't think it matters if a person comes illegally or not to a place. Boarders are something people drew and they should not be used to keep needy people in places that will kill them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 82, |
| "comment": "I believe that this depends on the situation. If there is a need to accept the refugees we should evaluate the situation carefully." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 83, |
| "comment": "Yes, these people should be protected when it came to wars that they had no part of. It isn't right for them to stay in their country where they could be killed at any moment from bombs, missiles and guns." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 84, |
| "comment": "Yes. I believe our country should help refugees who are fleeing terrible conditions. It's the right thing to do for humanity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 85, |
| "comment": "I do support it in most circumstances. Given the refugee crisis has been started in large part due to the ramifications of Western intervention during the Reagan, Bush and Obama administrations I think it's only fair, America is known as the land of accepting the tired and poor, right? Plus it'll help offset the incoming demographic crisis we're due to face in the coming decades." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 86, |
| "comment": "I think there needs to be strict oversight of which refugees are accepted. I think some refugees should be accepted into the US. However, I think the US should also work with allies to spread refugees out to different companies." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 87, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support accepting more refugees because we are a country of immigrants. Also, people should be free to seek asylum here in order to get away from the horrors of war. We are all people and should help each other." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 88, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees. I believe it is the morally right thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 89, |
| "comment": "I support accepting more refugees. Our nation was built by immigrants and it's the right thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 90, |
| "comment": "No. I believe too many individuals, many of whom are dangerous likely BECAUSE of the society they grew up in, will take advantage of our hospitality so to speak. They will bring their culture into ours which will cause the same problems instead of demanding that their own country fix what is wrong. People are a product of their environment and theirs wasn't a great one and we don't need any of that influence of it here, unless we take things on a very individual case by case basis." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 91, |
| "comment": "Yes I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. We should be helping those in need. It is our moral duty to do so." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 92, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting refugees fleeing war and persecution. America has been built for people to come here to be free and escape the harsh conditions of life and be free." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 93, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. This country has always been the shining light for people around the world who want a good life." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 94, |
| "comment": "I don't agree in accepting more refugees fleeing war. I feel with our borders that have been open during the last administration, we need to be sending people away, not accepting more." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 95, |
| "comment": "I do not, the US has too many immigrants right now causing a huge cost to American tax payers. We need to limit inflow into the US and focus on our own problems." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 96, |
| "comment": "No refugees rarely assimilate into our society. It is best for them to stay closer to their own homeland where culture, traditions and language can be maintained." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 97, |
| "comment": "No I do not, they are coming in and taking up money and space." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 98, |
| "comment": "The question of whether to accept more refugean fleeing war or persecution is complex. On one hand, it is important to show compassion and provide safety to thosalso consider th both rrfugees and rastructure required to support both refugees and citizens.re required to support both refugees and citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 99, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees. People fleeing war or persecution are only seeking safety and a better life. They are caught up in circumstances that were out of their control." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 100, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. It is what this country is based on. Immigration and the melding of backgrounds and knowledge." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 101, |
| "comment": "Yes, we should offer sanctuary to those on need. I would want sanctuary if I were in their place." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 102, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think we have the resources and the responsibility to help those in need. I doubt we'd ever reach that point, however." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 103, |
| "comment": "Yes, because they are just trying to survive. They are fleeing because they feel they are not safe living in their own country. Why wouldn’t we want to help them?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 104, |
| "comment": "at the current time i do not support accepting more refugees..the united states has a major imigration problem it is now dealing with and does not need to add more people to the problem..it would compound the imigration problem we already have." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 105, |
| "comment": "Yes, it is immoral to let them suffer in their home countries that they are freeing. We are the land of opportunity - all of us came from ancestors that immigrated to the U.S. at some point." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 106, |
| "comment": "In limited quantities and after some checks yes . A verified war or verified persecution ." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 107, |
| "comment": "Yes I do because they don't deserve to die or live in fear. Especially when we have room for them" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 108, |
| "comment": "I think so, but the status needs to be confirmed" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 109, |
| "comment": "I support LEGAL immigration, including those refugees who are truly fleeing war and persecution. But government has to a have a good vetting system to assure those entering are falsely using this reason to enter the country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 110, |
| "comment": "Yes I support accepting the refugees. Only if they are actually under persecution from a war." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 111, |
| "comment": "Yes, if they are fleeing war" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 112, |
| "comment": "I do accept the acceptance of more refugees. If there is a way to help people and we have the means to do so, Why not help." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 113, |
| "comment": "There’s no black and white answer to this question - it depends on circumstances, how many people can the US sustainably accommodate, have these people been properly vetted, etc." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 114, |
| "comment": "Yes, as long as they are properly vetted and I think pairing them with a sponsor to help them be acclimated would be a good approach." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 115, |
| "comment": "No, not with how things are currently. My country has big issues domestically and a lot of citizens are living in poverty, focus on that first." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 116, |
| "comment": "Not really. We are already dealing with a mass of refugees from Mexico. They need clearance or export." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 117, |
| "comment": "Not at this moment because you can't allow your own people to suffer while you care for those who are only going to add to your countries deficit and problems. I don't know why these people are fleeing here anyway other than they're being lied to and sold a fantasy that doesn't even exist for the people who live there. It may be silent but we are currently at war here already!" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 118, |
| "comment": "Yes. Accepting refugees is an ethical thing to do. Also, immigrants make this country a better place." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 119, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government accepting more refugees. We have to many illegal aliens to send home right now. We should not be spending money propping up non citizens" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 120, |
| "comment": "Personally, I do not agree with it. We have too many of our own citizens that could use our help. We should take care of them first." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 121, |
| "comment": "Yes, they are human and we need to help each other. Everyone needs help at one point." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 122, |
| "comment": "Accepting under certain conditions." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 123, |
| "comment": "Yes that is something that we have always done as a country and is only recently changing. America has always been called the melting pot because we do accept people from other countries." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 124, |
| "comment": "In general I would support more refugees coming into the country. I do think we have to be careful about accepting refugees who are hostile to America." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 125, |
| "comment": "I would say i support it in certain circumstances. But they should be kept in a separate location from the general public to ensure the safety of others that are already in the current country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 126, |
| "comment": "I think that we have more things to deal with then whether or not there are people coming in to seek refuge. We should help others in need." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 127, |
| "comment": "I do support this but not sure how it can be confirmed which are those that are fleeing war or persecution vs those who are coming over to cause harm here." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 128, |
| "comment": "No! The democrat/nazi/fascist party has almost destroyed our Republic and society with their flood of illegal aliens! Very few of immigrants are truly fleeing persecution, just more liberal lies! They are just coming for the welfare and to steal the hard work of the working class and the middle class! Get you some of that snowflake!" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 129, |
| "comment": "no. We have our own homeless to deal with" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 130, |
| "comment": "No, I do not. They should have to go through the same processes of immigration as everyone else. There should also be more criteria making it certain they will be beneficial to the American society." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 131, |
| "comment": "I think that we should accept as many as is needed to keep people safe. We are the best country in the world and should help those in need. That is what makes us great." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 132, |
| "comment": "ACCEPTING MORE REFUGEES FLEEING WAR POSES SECURITY RISKS, AND ALSO REQUIRES ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION. I'M AGAINST IT DUE TO THE RESOURCES IT TAKES" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 133, |
| "comment": "no, we already have too many that are using the government as a pay check , besides there are other countries they can go to" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 134, |
| "comment": "Yes due to better exposure of humanitarian acts from the country, but this also has a risk of immigration issues and economic changes. Having refugees can cause a downfall for society." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 135, |
| "comment": "In general I want to support the government accepting more refugees fleeing persecution because welcome others is what our company stands for. On the other hand, our country is having a tough time managing the people that we have here now, so perhaps it would be good to pause." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 136, |
| "comment": "I don't support the government accepting refugees fleeing wars into our country i am very conservative" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 137, |
| "comment": "I support those who are vetted to come and settle in areas where there are other refugees. However, it's important that they integrate themselves well into society. They should also have a valid reason for coming here, giving preference to those who live in countries destabilized by the U.S." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 138, |
| "comment": "No I do not accept the government accepting more refugees because we already have an influx of people coming into this country and we don't have the resources to take care of them all. It's a strain on our system and we need to be taking care of our own people first." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 139, |
| "comment": "Yes i support it because i feel those people are in dire need of help and didnt ask to be in that situation" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 140, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution because it is a humanitarian responsibility to provide safety to those in life-threatening situations. Offering refuge not only saves lives but also promotes global solidarity and compassion. With proper planning and support, integrating refugees can benefit both the individuals and the host community." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 141, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees. This is because I think everyone deserves a chance to live safely and without fear." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 142, |
| "comment": "I personally find no as a general rule because we have such a housing shortage and a huge illegal immigrant migration. I understand that people want to flee persecution but we can only accept so many." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 143, |
| "comment": "Yes. Immigrants, in general, are a net positive for this country in terms of intellectual and financial enrichment, but the US also has an obligation to protect and provide opportunity for vulnerable people. We owe the world good stewardship. And we are fundamentally a nation of immigrants." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 144, |
| "comment": "I do. However they need to be kept an eye on and evaluated." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 145, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees. I think helping the stranger is a moral imperative and the policy of accepting refugees is the way to practice that." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 146, |
| "comment": "Yes. Taking care of each other is being humane. Everyone has the right to safety, food, and freedom." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 147, |
| "comment": "Yes. This country was founded by those seeking freedom from persecution" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 148, |
| "comment": "No, I don't. We have our own citizens living homeless and we have a housing shortage in America. We can not afford extra people in our country. Our citizens are struggling at times to make ends meet." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 149, |
| "comment": "I think they should be allowed in. Especially if they are fleeing from a war they did not want." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 150, |
| "comment": "I only agree if the refugees are sent to one place. They live all together." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 151, |
| "comment": "I support only a limited number of refugees that have been properly vetted." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 152, |
| "comment": "No I do not, We have tons of people here we need to worry about. With bringing in refugees brings a lot of problems that we do not need." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 153, |
| "comment": "Yes! But only if it's war that makes at 100% acceptable. I can only imagine putting myself in the shoes of others who have nothing to do with the reason why a war has started or a war was brewing over time. Normal and regular citizens always end up suffering from what a government it has done or is attempting to do" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 154, |
| "comment": "I don't support it. Their neighbors need to take on the task for a little while." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 155, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think we should do our part to help those in need. However, so should other countries." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 156, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. After all, we are a nation of immigrants and those fleeing war or persecution are particularly worthy of being rescued. There is also the probability that at least some of these immigrants will contribute to our economy and otherwise." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 157, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees. I think that it is ethical to do so, and that it has the potential to help our country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 158, |
| "comment": "No, I understand other countries need help for their citizens, but I think we need to worry about our people first. Also, where are they going to put these people?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 159, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the Government accepting more refugees coming into the country. It allows them to make a better life and work on becoming citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 160, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. However, I'm not sure the country is a safe place for them right now, so I'm not sure I'd trust any policy claiming to accept them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 161, |
| "comment": "Yes. These people are in danger, grave danger. We have an obligation and the means necessary to aid refugees. Other countries do too but the US is certainly able to accept their share." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 162, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. Why not. Everyone should have a place to flee to no matter how crowded it gets." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 163, |
| "comment": "Yes, the government should accept refugees as a 1st world nation, wealthiest on earth, the nation can absorb these people and cover the costs of wars that the nation has hands in." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 164, |
| "comment": "If they need help, we should be willing to help out else we just become worse than other countries we hate." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 165, |
| "comment": "We have to stand by what initially made us great and that is not turning away those in need. Our greatest asset is turning these masses into a productive part of society" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 166, |
| "comment": "Yes I do support our government accepting more refugees fleeing war or prosecution. They need help and to be protected and it's wrong not to help them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 167, |
| "comment": "Yes. As a rich, prosperous nation espousing and defending the principles of freedom and equality, it's up to us to welcome those under the threat of death from war or unlawful prosecution. If not us, then who?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 168, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. I support accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 169, |
| "comment": "I absolutely support accepting more refugees. My community has seen the positve impact of hardworking refugees. We have a colorful cultural area that is wonderful" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 170, |
| "comment": "I support but this should be done with moderation. Other countries should also shoulder some of the burden." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 171, |
| "comment": "I support accepting refugees as that is the basis on which the country was founded. I think regulated immigration is the best approach." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 172, |
| "comment": "I would support if the following restrictions were in place: Proof of being persecuted; come here legally; have a place to go and a plan to survive." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 173, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think our country should accept refugees fleeing war or persecution. I believe that we always involve ourselves in their conflicts therefore we should provide proper shelter for those that are caught in the crossfires." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 174, |
| "comment": "I am neutral on this issue. I do think every country should do their part to help refugees resettle, but I am unsure if the US government currently accepts a large portion of refugees compared to other countries." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 175, |
| "comment": "Yes they need our help. We are supposed to provide it" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 176, |
| "comment": "Yes. If they are feeling do to their country not being safe to them I do support it. I would hope the people fleeing here don’t have a criminal background." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 177, |
| "comment": "I do. I feel that we are able to help them. It is the right thing to do" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 178, |
| "comment": "There's a yes and there's a no both explanation is simple. Both ways it seems dangerous enough to involve refugees you either bring criminals or you bring good people across the border." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 179, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war. I do not accept the government accepting refugees of the White race only. America has benefited from people of all nationalities." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 180, |
| "comment": "yes because we should be helping people. these people can't help it war is on there turf. we need to help who we can" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 181, |
| "comment": "I don't support the government accepting more refugees right now. I think we need to get the illegal immigrants out of the country first." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 182, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government accepting more refugees because I think this causes more people to want to immigrate here, and many people try to immigrate here illegally. With refugees, I think that many of them would try to stay longer than what they are allowed, which is illegal." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 183, |
| "comment": "Absolutely. As it is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, \"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...\" Most of us are from families who arrived here due to these circumstances." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 184, |
| "comment": "If we process them legally and turn them into citizens, and implement a onboarding process so they dont have to wait, absolutely. If its let them flood the system and not ve documented, absolutely not." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 185, |
| "comment": "I do not. These refugees need to fix what's wrong in their own country and stop bringing their politics here." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 186, |
| "comment": "No I don't support the government accepting more refugees. I believe that we have enough citizens that are in need of our governemnt support" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 187, |
| "comment": "Yes, because I feel this is the mission of our country. We should help those less fortunate and be a haven of refuge." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 188, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more people fleeing war or prosecution. This is because it is the right thing to do and few other countries have the space or resources to do so." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 189, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees from war and/or persecution. If I was in that situation, I would hope that another country would accept me." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 190, |
| "comment": "Yes I do because everyone deserves help in time of need no matter where they are from. Some people live in places that you would not want your enemy to live." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 191, |
| "comment": "We have to many problems right now to take on more. They should be citizens." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 192, |
| "comment": "No. I do not support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. Too often it is a deceptive means to entry into this country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 193, |
| "comment": "It should remain at the current level. More times than not it is not the real reason but manipulating the system. Society cannot handle an influx of immigrants and then grant totally free benefits to them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 194, |
| "comment": "I think it would nice to save people who are suffering from circumstances out of their own hands, but one has to consider the economy and the government's stances when it comes to these issues. I personally don't have any strong feelings one way or the other about this." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 195, |
| "comment": "Right now in the current environment it may not be such a good idea. If they were completely vetted a small number may be acceptable." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 196, |
| "comment": "Yes, it is the right thing to do. They would become better citizens than many of the people already here. They would make the country a more diverse country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 197, |
| "comment": "Normally I would. But unfortunately, due to the illegal immigration movement, it has strained our housing market, economy, and increased our violent crime rate beyond what's sustainable." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 198, |
| "comment": "No I don’t!! Other countries need to step up and take them in. I hope President Trump sees it my way." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 199, |
| "comment": "I dont untill the people of the us are taken care of that is why. we come first before taking care of everyone else" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 200, |
| "comment": "I do not support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war. I think that our country is in the midst of becoming a war zone, and in order for us to help others, we have to help our own country first." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 201, |
| "comment": "I don't support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. They are coming to our country for economic reasons and it's difficult getting them to leave once done. They should be seeking refuge in their neighboring countries if anything." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 202, |
| "comment": "NO i do not. there needs to be a legal way were they can be screened" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 203, |
| "comment": "I accept the US accepting refugees fleeing from war. Although there should be a gap of how many we immediately allow in at once." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 204, |
| "comment": "Yes, I am empathetic to the human condition. What if you had to flee war or persecution?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 205, |
| "comment": "Yes, I think the people in our country, as well as the government, need to put ourselves in the shoes of refugees and what they are fleeing. What if it was us? What if it was a US senator, or the president, that was in economic, political or bodily danger. I think we should allow more refugees into our country, based on the situation they are in." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 206, |
| "comment": "No I don't because . The government doesn't even help American ciizens who fought for this country . They should help their own first" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 207, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support that because they should help those people like they would want someone to treat them. We are and always be a nation of immigrants." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 208, |
| "comment": "I accept it, although it is not ideal. I think we have the ability so it's something we should do" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 209, |
| "comment": "Yes I do. I think it is our obligation to help humanitarian effort and protect those who are being persecuted. It is foundational to America and her principles." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 210, |
| "comment": "Yes we should be willing to accept more refugees. Especially, with the constant antagonizing towards our allies ." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 211, |
| "comment": "I don't support this. I feel like the US is far removed from any active conflicts and very different from these countries. The refugees will struggle to assimilate and are a better cultural fit for other nations nearer to them to take in." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 212, |
| "comment": "I am not sure if i belive everything being told to the world on that subject so I don't have an opinion" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 213, |
| "comment": "Yes. I don't see any compelling reason to deny desperate people entry to our country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 214, |
| "comment": "No I do not support this because those people have a duty to fight for their country. By allowing them to flee, we will be short on people to fight in the war." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 215, |
| "comment": "Probably not, no. I think that we need to try to take care of people in this country first. I feel like many of these people are abusing asylum programs to try to make better lives for themselves instead of just fleeing war." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 216, |
| "comment": "I think the government should accept more refugees feeing war and persecution because that is the foundation of this nation. This country was built on help those that were fleeing things and we should continue to do so." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 217, |
| "comment": "That’s a tough question. I’d say no because it is putting USA in danger. We need stricter regulations and policies." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 218, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support accepting more refugees. It's important to accept more because we have the resources to help them and the obligation to do so, since the United States government is one of the reason some of these countries are in the current state they're in." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 219, |
| "comment": "I don’t support the government accepting more refugees because our immigration system is in desperate need of reform right now. It would be irresponsible to continue an influx of refugees with such a broken system." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 220, |
| "comment": "yes i do agree if they come legally" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 221, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees. I don't think we should turn our backs on people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 222, |
| "comment": "I do. America should always protect those who are fleeing for their lives. But they should come legally. Those who come illegally might be criminals or terrorists." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 223, |
| "comment": "I do support accepting more refugees but they must be vetted. I think we need to make sure the process is done correctly with the intention of them one day returning to their own land." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 224, |
| "comment": "Only if we document them properly. We can’t just let anyone and everyone in" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 225, |
| "comment": "Yes. There needs to be a screening process, but we should welcome refugees who are fleeing extreme danger." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 226, |
| "comment": "I think the governments of the world needs to develop a program for these refugees that help them to re-establish their lives in a new country without distrupting the current population and order of that country. If there is a system in place that helps these refugees while maintaining order and peace then I believe governments can accept more refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 227, |
| "comment": "Yes I support this. I believe that our country is large enough and we have enough resources to welcome people in need. I believe that refugees are valuable members of society that contribute at all levels once they are established." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 228, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees to an extent. I feel that there needs to be some guidelines in place for when the refugees would return to their country. Or, if they are not to return at all, proper procedures should be put into place to allow them to eventually become citizens in the same way that others who voluntarily migrate to a country would (i.e., paying proper fees, going through the needed steps, etc)" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 229, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do if they are trying to stay ALIVE , I surely believe they should be able to seek refuge here." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 230, |
| "comment": "I absolutely support the government accepting more refugees. Ordinary people fleeing from wars they didn't start and aren't involved in should be welcomed into a safer country." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 231, |
| "comment": "I believe in the government on persecution. There is no longer anymore space here in the U.S." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 232, |
| "comment": "No I don't. We have to take care of the people in our own country. The refugees should come second after us citizens" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 233, |
| "comment": "This is a hard one basically and I hope that my answer is sufficient, but since there's nothing I can do about it. I have no say about it. It doesn't matter what I say in this country it doesn't matter so don't get me wrong. I still have stuff to say, but this doesn't affect me either like I'm not from there and I don't know anybody from there basically so with so much other stuff to care about I really don't care about this that much so in the scale I'm in the middle. I don't care about it and if I had to care about it if I had to come up with the answer if I had gone to the head I would say I support it, but it had to be a very limited amount you know and no more" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 234, |
| "comment": "YES.\r\nThis is because it is both a humanitarian duty and a moral responsibility to protect people in danger.With proper screeing and support,refugees can safely rebuild their lives while contributing positively to their host communities." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 235, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war as long as we vet each individual and make sure their background are align with Americans." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 236, |
| "comment": "Yes but only selectively. Prioritize those who will be more likely to contribute to society (i.e. younger, educated)" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 237, |
| "comment": "I do not support it. I understand our country fights for our rights but its so much going on and people are dying. its sad" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 238, |
| "comment": "Yes I do, It is what we have always done, and it is the morally right thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 239, |
| "comment": "yes as a humanitarian duty as the refugees often experience life threatening situations." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 240, |
| "comment": "I do support both of these as long as they except an be a part of our laws etc" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 241, |
| "comment": "Yes, to a point. As long as they aren't overcrowding the country or draining more from the economy than they're taking then I see no issue." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 242, |
| "comment": "I do support the government in accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. I have to picture myself or my family or friends in the situation of the refugees to clearly see the truth in the matter." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 243, |
| "comment": "No, the government doesn't need to take on more of these people. The countries has enough internal problems right now and needs to prioritize domestic issues." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 244, |
| "comment": "YES OUR COUNTRY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A REFUGE FOR FOREIGNERS.\r\nWE SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE A SAFE PACE FOR OTHERS IN THE WORLD." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 245, |
| "comment": "Yes all governments should support refugees fleeing war and persecution. The humanitarian basis of allowing refugees is the Hallmark of any advanced society." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 246, |
| "comment": "Yes I support as long as they are veted and legally enter the country" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 247, |
| "comment": "Accepting refugees fleeing war or persecution can shows how we can support humanitarian responsibility. Refugees can stimulate economic growth through their diverse entrepreneurship." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 248, |
| "comment": "Yes, they are people seeking a better life, better conditions and if the US can help I think it should." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 249, |
| "comment": "Yes. I think these people have suffered enough. I would want to help them." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 250, |
| "comment": "I support it to an extent, I believe that we should support our fellow humans in need of a safe haven. All of it shouldn’t just be on us though, like other countries should also think about being open to helping refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 251, |
| "comment": "If they have valid claim then yes. It should be decided on case be case basis." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 252, |
| "comment": "I think we should accept refugees as a part of our support program, but only if it doesn't harm our own citizens. Additionally, if we help refugees in needs to be in their own best interest as well with no separate agenda, such as when we \"helped\" the Ugandans back in the 90's by moving them to urban areas like New York City." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 253, |
| "comment": "Yes because we are that kind of country. It's our obligation to help." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 254, |
| "comment": "Yes I support this. Refugees deserve safety and the US has resources to help. I see it as our duty." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 255, |
| "comment": "This is a hard one for me because I feel bad for those in these situations. My only thing is I feel that there is too much going on with our own people in this country. So many individuals are in extreme need of help. How can you help others without sacrificing your own people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 256, |
| "comment": "I don’t support the government accepting more refugees. The government should focus on taking care of the welfare of the people who live here instead of abroad." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 257, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support this. I still believe the original American ideals of accepting the tired, poor, and huddles masses yearning to breathe free. If this isn't who we are anymore, then we aren't America anymore." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 258, |
| "comment": "I do not accept this position unless there is a very queer.Understandable plan of action to provide short-term Housing or shelter until they can be moved to a permanent location outside of the country. I wouldn't stand on the sidelines and watch people kill or lose their lives over some sort of conflict but we can't just perpetually allow p*** refugees into the country on documented without going through the proper processes" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 259, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. We must be merciful to those in need, but we also must be wise. Each person must be vetted." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 260, |
| "comment": "No I don't support." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 261, |
| "comment": "I accept more refugees. I like that we get the option to find more people that could be a soul mate. The more people there are, the more opportunity for enjoyment." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 262, |
| "comment": "No. Biden let refugees n terrorists into the US n now we are over run with crime. No more refugees please. Trump is doing a good job." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 263, |
| "comment": "Yes, for basic humanitarian and moral principles I fully support allowing higher numbers of refugees into the US. Depending on the number, I may want to adjust non-refugee immigration to a certain extent but certainly not to any large degree." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 264, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. Offering refuge to people escaping dangerous and life-threatening situations is a humanitarian responsibility. Refugees often face unimaginable hardships, and providing them with safety and a chance to rebuild their lives reflects the values of compassion and global solidarity. Additionally, refugees can contribute positively to society culturally and economically when given the opportunity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 265, |
| "comment": "I do support accepting greater refugees as it's the moral thing to do. The US has the capacity to accomodate many more people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 266, |
| "comment": "I think I would support it because I want people to help each other and be kind in the midst of war. Most refugees are just trying to find a safe place to stay and just need a little help." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 267, |
| "comment": "Yes based on if they are fleeing war or persecution" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 268, |
| "comment": "no I don't support. We should help Americans first. A lot of people are umemployed. Also we have no way to tell if these refugees are legit." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 269, |
| "comment": "No, I do not support the government takin in more refugees. We already got too many problems here with our own people struggling to find work or get help. We should be taking care of our own citizens first before bringing in more from other countries." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 270, |
| "comment": "I think that they should not be accepting more refugees than what we already have. I think that they should prioritize helping the people of the US." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 271, |
| "comment": "Yes. I don’t think anybody should have to live in danger and fear. I know this isn’t a simple issue, but my heart says yes" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 272, |
| "comment": "I don't feel our government should take on more refugees. We already have an overabundance of people here that are immigrants and there is enough to deal with them. If more people are accepted, it would be a significant cost." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 273, |
| "comment": "Yeah, I think the government should accept more refugees — people running from war or persecution deserve a safe place to live. It’s the right thing to do, and many of them end up contributing a lot to society once they settle in." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 274, |
| "comment": "No. We should not accept any refugees for any reason. They are a financial and moral burden." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 275, |
| "comment": "Yes, I accept this because it is the right thing to do.I think we have a moral imperative to help refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 276, |
| "comment": "I do as long as they go through the proper channels of immigrating here. They need to do it legally." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 277, |
| "comment": "I think that there should be a limit on how many refugees a country can take each year. Economies can be ruined if too many people are infused into a community." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 278, |
| "comment": "I think there should be a set area for refugees. People who come here for asylum deserve safety. I do support the government accepting them, to answer directly and those are my reasons why." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 279, |
| "comment": "I think we should when we can. It also should depend on the circumstances there, we cant accept everyone that their government doesnt like" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 280, |
| "comment": "no more refugees , goverment is not ready for it" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 281, |
| "comment": "No I do not. The fact is we cannot be everyone's savior. We have millions of illegal immigrants already that are a public charge. Additionally, everyone that comes tries to claim asylum, they should fix their own nations first," |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 282, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting refugees fleeing war or persecution as long as the refugees aren't carrying diseases to spread in the United States and as long as they are vetted to be safe, decent, hard-working people who don't rob, kill, and rape people, then yes, let them come and find sanctuary here in the U.S." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 283, |
| "comment": "i support it. it's important." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 284, |
| "comment": "Yes - I would support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution given that the refugee identities can be verified. If someone's identity cannot be verified, then there should be a more stringent code that they must follow to be admitted to the United States. Any refugees admitted must be good neighbors and crime free for a period before being given a chance at full citizenship." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 285, |
| "comment": "No because we already have enough illegals here as it is. Maybe the kids would be ok but that's it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 286, |
| "comment": "I think the refugees fleeing war or persecution from many countries in the world are deserved to reside in a safe place untill they can return to their homes." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 287, |
| "comment": "I think its reasonable . As long as the reason is legitimate and the refugee isn't gaming the system, I support it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 288, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war and persecution under circumstances. This support will need to be organized and expenses should not negatively affect citizens. There would need to be a process to ensure everyones safety and temporary residences. The idea in action would be very costly and safety is a huge risk." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 289, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support this. All people deserve a safe place to live and if we can provide this ,we should." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 290, |
| "comment": "yes, because there's a lot of conflict going on in the world right now and people who escape it usually don't have much choice in where they go." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 291, |
| "comment": "Maybe a small amount. We should accept some refugees, but we need to be more selective about it." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 292, |
| "comment": "I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or prosecution. The United States should always be a haven to all immigrants." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 293, |
| "comment": "i honestly do not have an opinion on this matter and am open minded enough that i could see positives and negatives to both sides" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 294, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. Extending safety and compassion to those escaping violence reflects our deepest held values and strengthens the moral fabric of our society. Welcoming refugees not only offers them hope but also enriches our communities with resilience, diversity and shared humanity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 295, |
| "comment": "I think it would be the best, most conscionable thing to do. But we don't take good care of our own citizens either, so it's very confusing. There's enough room, is my thought, without so much restriction on living though." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 296, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. The government should help people that are in need. However, the government needs to expand their services and capabilities to ensure they can handle the number of people. There needs to be limits. The government needs to increase their services for incoming people. The government also needs to service their own people adequately too." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 297, |
| "comment": "At this time, unless the nation was an ally of the United States, the answer is no. There are plenty of nations that can take on refugees, and it is inexcusable to think the US should be sole taker of refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 298, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting more refugees. People who are fleeing war or danger need help to be safe. It is the right and humane thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 299, |
| "comment": "I somewhat agree however they need to be at high risk for getting injured or killed. The government needs to be highly selective in how many people they take in." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 300, |
| "comment": "I do support the government accepting refugees fleeing war or persecution. I think that if the tides were turned, I would hope someone would accept us. Everyone deserves safety and support." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 301, |
| "comment": "Yes. I support accepting more refugees. That is what The US stands for, and we have room for these people." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 302, |
| "comment": "Yes, of course I do. It would be a pure lack of empathy on my part if I didn't support something like that. Why would I want people to suffer for the choices of their governments?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 303, |
| "comment": "No. I think the U.S. is at capacity. We are no longer an emerging nation and need to accept that we cannot continue to take on refugees. Our resources are tapped out at the moment to support new residents." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 304, |
| "comment": "Yes, I suppose this. I think we need to do what we can to help those in need." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 305, |
| "comment": "I'm not sure. I feel there is a certain level of morality to accepting them but at some point it becomes too much. There needs to be a balance between just an open door and something that allows anyone to walk in" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 306, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. I would want someone to accept me if I were fleeing, I just think they need to be vetted properly and thoroughly." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 307, |
| "comment": "No, I believe when have several allies that need to put in there part to help. We done it for so long and also face illegal immigration to contend with." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 308, |
| "comment": "I do think we should accept more refugees fleeing from war under certain situations. First of all, we need to make sure we vet the people coming in to make sure they aren't a part of any gang or criminal activity." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 309, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution because these individuals are often in life-threatening situations and have no safe place to return to. Providing them with protection not only saves lives but also reflects our values of compassion, human rights, and international responsibility. With proper planning and support systems, welcoming refugees can strengthen communities and bring long-term social and economic benefits." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 310, |
| "comment": "Yes, only if they have sponsors in our country to support them. It also should not be a permanent placement for them in most cases." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 311, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution because providing safety to people in crisis is a humanitarian responsibility. At the same time, proper support systems should be in place to help both refugees and host communities adjust smoothly." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 312, |
| "comment": "Absolutely I do. I would hope that if I were fleeing war and a terrible life, a neighboring country would allow me to at least live in safety while I try and find something better." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 313, |
| "comment": "Yes, I support the government accepting more refugees fleeing war or persecution. It is the morally correct and right thing to do as human beings to help others in danger." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 314, |
| "comment": "I support them accepting more refugees. The United States is built on immigration. It feels like the right thing to do." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 315, |
| "comment": "Yes, we should be helping people in search of a better life." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 316, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. Traditionally, the United States was responsible for causes so much strife and destabilization of many countries. Plus, I always side on humanitarian side." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 317, |
| "comment": "Yes, I do. I think that there has to be a fair process to make this happen legally and quickly so that the legal process doesn't drag on for years for the refugees." |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 318, |
| "comment": "Yes, of course. This is ingrained in who were are as a country, and it benefits us in the long run. If we don't, who will?" |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 319, |
| "comment": "I do, because they cannot stay where they are and they need assistance," |
| }, |
| { |
| "index": 320, |
| "comment": "When it comes to accepting refugees I lean more on the government being cautious by putting stricting vetting measures and restrictions to ensure national security because accepting more refugees could cause an influx which may cause security risks and concerns. Instead it should focus on securing and controlling the border," |
| } |
| ] |
| } |
